Rune Larsson (athlete)

Karl Rune Larsson (17 June 1924 – 17 September 2016)Minnessida för Rune Larsson was a Swedish sprinter and hurdler who specialized in 400 m events. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics and won two bronze medals in 1948: in the 400 m hurdles and 4 × 400 m relay. He also won bronze medals in the same events at the European championships of 1946 and 1950. Larsson received the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal in 1951.

Competition record Representing 1948OlympicsLondon, United KingdomDNS, Heat 1, SF400 m

References Rune Larsson. storagrabbar.se Rune Larsson. trackfield.brinkster.net Rune Larsson. Swedish Olympic Committee