Göran Högberg

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKlas Göran•Högberg
Used nameGöran•Högberg
Born20 December 1948 in Sollefteå, Västernorrland (SWE)
Died21 January 2019 in Ulriksdal, Solna, Stockholm (SWE)
Measurements174 cm / 58 kg
AffiliationsEnhörna IF, Enhörna (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Göran Högberg was a Swedish distance runner who ran the 1980 Olympic marathon, although he did not finish. He represented Sweden eight times internationally. Högberg won Swedish titles at 5,000 m in 1973, the marathon in 1987, and cross-country in 1972 and 1973. He also had 15 further podium finishes in various events at Swedish national championships.

Personal Best: 5,000 – 13:49.88 (1988); 10000 – 29:00.6 (1973); Mar – 2-13:59 (1987).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1980 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Göran Högberg
Marathon, Men (Olympic) DNF