Anton Bolinder

Anton Bolinder (3 June 1915 – 7 December 2006)[3] was a Swedish high jumper. He won a gold medal at the 1946 European Athletics Championships setting a new national record at 1.99 m (6 ft 6+1⁄4 in).[4] For this achievement he was awarded the Stora grabbars märke in athletics (number 264). He also won two national titles, in 1946 and 1948.[5]

Anton Bolinder
Personal information
Born3 June 1915
Los, Sweden[1]
Died7 December 2006 (aged 91)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)High jump
ClubIFK Östersund
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)1.99 m (1946)[2]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
European Athletics Championships
Gold medal – first place1946 OsloHigh jump

References
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  1. Friidrottens först och störst. Helsingborg: Stig Gustafson/Forum. 1975.
  2. Anton Bolinder. Brinkster Track and Field. Retrieved on 18 October 2014.
  3. Anton Bolinder. Tilastopaja. Retrieved on 18 October 2014.
  4. Swedish record High Jump Men. Swedish Athletics. Retrieved on 18 October 2014.
  5. Anton Bolinder 1915–2006. Stora Grabbar. Retrieved on 18 October 2014.
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