Eric Sundblad

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEric Gustav•Sundblad
Used nameEric•Sundblad
Born29 July 1897 in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE)
Died24 February 1983 (aged 85 years 6 months 26 days) in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE)
AffiliationsIK Göta, Bromma, Stockholm (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Eric Sundblad was a Swedish track and field athlete who represented IK Göta in Stockholm. Along with Sven Krokström, Sven Malm, and Nils Engdahl, Sundblad was part of the Swedish quartet that finished fifth in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics. He also ran in the 400 metres at the Antwerpen Games where he advanced to the semi-finals.

Personal Best: 400 – 50.1 (1920).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Eric Sundblad
400 metres, Men (Olympic) AC h2 r3/4
4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Sweden 5