Josef Ternström

Josef Ternström
Personal information
Born 4 December 1888
Gävle, Sweden
Died 2 May 1953 (aged 64)
Söderala, Sweden
Height 172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight 66 kg (146 lb)
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event(s) 1500-10000 m
Club Gefle IF
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 1500 m – 4:11.2 (1916)
Mile – 4:31.8 (1907)
5000 m – 15:19.2 (1918)
10000 m – 32:05.2 (1915)[1]

Carl Josef Ternström (4 December 1888 – 2 May 1953) was a Swedish runner. He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics in cross country events and won a team gold medal, finishing fifth individually. The course was rather hilly and ca. 12 km long; it was not made known to competitors before the race.[2][3][4]

References

  1. Josef Ternström. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. Josef Ternström. sports-reference.com
  3. Athletics at the 1912 Stockholm Summer Games: Men's Cross-Country, Individual. sports-reference.com
  4. Josef Ternström. Swedish Olympic Committee



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