Bror Erik Byléhn (15 January 1898 – 14 November 1986) was a middle-distance runner from Sweden who competed at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics.[3] In 1924 he won a silver medal in the 4 × 400 m relay and failed to reach the finals of individual 400 m and 800 m races. Four years later he won a silver medal in the 800 m, whereas his 4 × 400 m team finished in fourth place.[1]

Erik Byléhn
Byléhn at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Born15 January 1898
Bollnäs, Sweden
Died14 November 1986 (aged 88)
Uppsala, Sweden
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight61 kg (134 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)400 m, 800 m
ClubSoIK Hellas
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)400 m – 48.7 (1924)
800 m – 1:52.8e (1928)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1924 Paris 4×400 metre relay
Silver medal – second place 1928 Amsterdam 800 metres

Byléhn worked as a veterinary doctor in Karlstad, and later moved to the United States.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Erik Byléhn". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014.
  2. ^ Erik Byléhn. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ "Erik Byléhn". Olympedia. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  4. ^ Erik Byléhn. Swedish Olympic Committee
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