Sten Gustaf Ingemar Erickson (18 December 1929 – 29 May 2025[3]) was a Swedish triple jumper. He competed at the 1958 European Athletics Championships and 1960 Summer Olympics and finished in 13th and 11th place, respectively.[1][4] Erickson won the national title in 1959 and 1960, and held the national record from 1959 to 1969.[5]

Sten Erickson
Erickson setting a national record in 1959
Personal information
Born18 December 1929 (1929-12-18) (age 96)
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Triple jump
ClubIF Brännan
IF Elfsborg
Achievements and titles
Personal best15.76 m (1960)[1][2]

References

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  1. 1 2 Sten Erickson. sports-reference.com
  2. Sten Ericksson. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. https://www.dn.se/familj/till-minne-sten-erickson/
  4. Sten Ericksson. Swedish Olympic Committee
  5. Sten Erickson 1929-12-18. storagrabbar.se