Harry Holmqvist
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Harry Eggert•Holmqvist |
| Used name | Harry•Holmqvist |
| Born | 26 August 1907 in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE) |
| Died | 11 April 2005 (aged 97 years 7 months 16 days) in Älvsjö, Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE) |
| Affiliations | IF Linnéa, Stockholm (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
Harry Holmqvist was a Swedish track and field athlete who represented IF Linnéa in Stockholm. Holmqvist was a specialist in long-distance races, including the steeplechase, which he ran at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He finished fourth in his heat to advance to the final where he failed to finish. Holmqvist died in April 2005 in Älvsjö at the age of 97.
Personal Best: 3000S – 9:20.2 (1936).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | SWE |
Harry Holmqvist | |||
| 3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) |