Gunnar Jansson (athlete)

Johan Gunnar Jansson (13 October 1897 – 15 December 1953) was a Swedish hammer thrower who won a bronze medal at the 1934 European Championships. He competed at the 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics and finished in 7th and 12th place, respectively.[1][3] Jansson held Swedish titles in the hammer throw in 1931, 1933–35 and 1937 and in the weight throw in 1929–31, 1933–35, 1937 and 1938.[4]

Gunnar Jansson

Personal information
Born	13 October 1897 Fellingsbro, Sweden
Died	15 December 1953 (aged 56) Eskilstuna, Sweden
Height	1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	108 kg (238 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Hammer throw
Club	IFK Eskilstuna
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	53.41 m (1935)[1][2]
Medal record Representing  Sweden European Championships 1934 Turin Hammer throw