Harry Ekman
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Harry•Ekman |
| Used name | Harry•Ekman |
| Nick/petnames | Frans-Harry |
| Born | 21 September 1908 in Lidingö, Stockholm (SWE) |
| Died | 28 August 1979 (aged 70 years 11 months 7 days) in Västerfärnebo, Sala, Västmanland (SWE) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 64 kg |
| Affiliations | Fredrikshofs IF, Stockholm (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
Harry Ekman was a Swedish long-distance runner who represented Fredrikshofs IF in Stockholm. In 1934 Ekman set his personal bests in the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres with times of 14:54.4 and 31:55.6, respectively. He ran in the 3,000 metres steeplechase at the 1936 Berlin Olympics but did not advance from his heat.
Personal Best: 3000S – 9:18.4 (1936).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | SWE |
Harry Ekman | |||
| 3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) | 6 h1 r1/2 |