Göran Högberg
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Klas Göran•Högberg |
| Used name | Göran•Högberg |
| Born | 20 December 1948 in Sollefteå, Västernorrland (SWE) |
| Died | 21 January 2019 (aged 70 years 1 month 1 day) in Ulriksdal, Solna, Stockholm (SWE) |
| Measurements | 174 cm / 58 kg |
| Affiliations | Enhörna 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) |