Martin Persson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Martin Henning•Persson |
| Used name | Martin•Persson |
| Born | 13 October 1886 in Limhamn, Malmö, Skåne (SWE) |
| Died | 13 February 1918 in Limhamn, Malmö, Skåne (SWE) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 67 kg |
| Affiliations | MAI, Malmö (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
Martin Persson was a Swedish long-distance runner who represented Malmö AIF (MAI). Persson ran in the 5,000 metres and the 10,000 metres at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, where he qualified for the final in the latter, but did not take to the start line for the race. He died in Malmö General Hospital in February 1918 from complications relating to the Spanish flu pandemic. He was 31-years-old.
Personal Bests: 5000 – 15:42.0 (1911); 10000 – 32:55.6 (1911).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | SWE |
Martin Persson | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | AC h2 r1/2 | |||||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 h3 r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in the Spanish Flu Pandemic ()