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Swedish sprinter (1933–2021)

Nell Sjöström
Valter Nyström and Nell Sjöström (right) in 1952
Personal information
Born(1933-03-12)12 March 1933
Högbo, Sandviken, Sweden
Died5 September 2021(2021-09-05) (aged 88)
Height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight59 kg (130 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)100 m, 200 m, long jump
ClubSandvikens Kvinnliga IK
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 12.3 (1952)
200 m – 25.9
LJ – 5.37 m

Nell Eivor Kristina Sjöström (later Svensson, then Ersson, 12 March 1933 – 5 September 2021) was a Swedish sprinter. She competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in the 100 m and 4 × 100 m relay events, but failed to reach the finals. In 1952 she set Swedish records in the 60 m at 7.7 seconds and in the 80 m at 9.9 seconds.

Sjöström died on 5 September 2021, at the age of 88.

References

  1. ^ Nell Sjöström. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Nell Sjöström Ersson 1933-03-12. storagrabbar.se
  3. Nell Sjöström Ersson. Swedish Olympic Committee.


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