 Leandersson at the 1949 Boston Marathon | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 April 1918 |
| Died | 1995 (aged 76–77) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon, 10,000 m |
| Club | Vålådalens SK |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Marathon – 2:19:36 (1953) 10,000 m – 31:29.0 (1943) |
Gösta Leandersson (22 April 1918 – 1995) was a Swedish marathon runner. He won the Košice Peace Marathon in 1948 and 1950 and Boston Marathon in 1949. At the European championships he finished fifth in 1946, and fourth in 1950.
References
- ^ Gösta Leandersson. trackfield.brinkster.net
- "Boston Marathon, All-time men's, women's winners". sportingnews.com. 17 April 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- Gösta Leandersson. storagrabbar.se