John Mikaelsson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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athletics competitor
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Place of Birth: Kristinehamn, Värmland County, Sweden
About John Mikaelsson
- John Frederik Mikaelsson (6 December 1913 – 16 June 1987) was a Swedish race walker who set 14 European and world records in various events.
- He was most successful over 10 km distance, winning Olympic gold medals in 1948 and 1952 and a European title in 1946.Mikaelsson competed domestically in running, skiing, orienteering, handball and football.
- His international race walking career began with a win at the 1937 English championship, but was then interrupted by World War II.
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