Bror Modigh

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameBror Oscar Anders•Modigh
Used nameBror•Modigh
Born10 February 1891 in Köping, Västmanland (SWE)
Died22 February 1956 in Köping, Västmanland (SWE)
Measurements168 cm / 61 kg
AffiliationsKöpings IS, Köping (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Bror Modigh was a Swedish distance runner who represented Köpings IS. At the 1912 Stockholm Olympics Modigh ran in the 5,000 metres where he finished in fourth place in his heat but did not advance to the final. He was also scheduled to run in the 1,500 metres and 10,000 metres in Stockholm but did not start in either race. In 1913 Modigh was the national champion in the 10,000 metres after finishing as the runner-up the year before. He also won bronze in the 1,500 metres at the 1910 Swedish championships.

Personal Best: 5000 – 15:24.9 (1913).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Bror Modigh
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) DNS
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 4 h2 r1/2
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) DNS