Bengt Nåjde
Bengt Nåjde (born Carlsson; 19 May 1942 – 17 September 2023) was a Swedish long-distance runner. He competed in the 5,000 m at the 1964 Summer Olympics but failed to reach the final. He later placed sixth-eighth in this event at the European championships in 1966 and 1969.[1][3] Nåjde died in Grängesberg on 17 September 2023, at the age of 81.[4][5]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 May 1942 Grängesberg, Sweden |
| Died | 17 September 2023 (aged 81) Grängesberg, Sweden |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 58 kg (128 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 5,000 m |
| Club | Mälarhöjdens IK, Stockholm |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 13:37.8 (1965)[1][2] |
References
- Bengt Nåjde. sports-reference.com
- Bengt Nåjde. trackfield.brinkster.net
- Bengt Nåjde. Swedish Olympic Committee
- "Bengt Nåjde". Fonus. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- "Bengt Nåjde". Olympedia. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
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