Erik Torsten Ahldén (4 September 1923 – 6 July 2013) was a Swedish runner. In 1948 he ranked second in the world over 3000–5000 m distances and placed fourth in the 5000 m event at the 1948 Olympics. He won national titles in the 5000 m in 1948 and in the cross country in 1946. After retiring from competitions he was a board member of the Swedish Athletics Association.[1][3][4]
 Ahldén behind Emil Zátopek at the 1948 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 September 1923 Ramsjö, Sweden |
| Died | 6 July 2013 (aged 89) Nacka, Sweden |
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 1500–5000 m |
| Club | Bellevue IK MAI IFK Växjö |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 1500 m – 3:48.2 (1945) Mile – 4:09.4 (1946) 3,000 m – 8:09.6 (1948) 5,000 – 14:13.2 (1948)[1][2] |
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- ^ Erik Ahldén. Swedish Olympic Committee
- ^ Erik Ahldén 1923-2013. storagrabbar.se
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