Gösta Arvidsson (21 August 1925 – 16 February 2012) was a Swedish shot putter who finished fifth at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1][3] He won the national title in 1950 and 1951, placing second in 1948.[4]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Born | 21 August 1925 Falköping, Västra Götaland, Sweden |
| Died | 16 February 2012 (aged 86) Skövde, Sweden |
| Weight | 90 kg (200 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Shot put |
| Club | Falköpings AIK |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 15.92 m (1948)[1][2] |
References
edit- ^ a b Gösta Arvidsson. sports-reference.com
- ^ Gösta Arvidsson. trackfield.brinkster.net
- ^ Gösta Arvidsson. Swedish Olympic Committee.
- ^ Gösta Arvidsson 1925–2012. storagrabbar.se
External links
edit- Gösta Arvidsson at Olympedia
- Gösta Arvidsson at the Swedish Olympic Committee (in Swedish)
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