Ernst Wide

Ernst Wide

Wide at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Born 9 November 1888
Stockholm, Sweden
Died 8 April 1950 (aged 61)
Stockholm, Sweden
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight 64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event(s) 400–5000 m
Club IK Göta, Bromma
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 400 m – 50.0 (1913)
800 m – 1:55.7 (1910)
1500 m – 3:57.6 (1912)
3000 m – 8:46.2 (1912)
5000 m – 15:48.0 (1909)[1][2]

Ernst Theodor Wide (9 November 1888 – 8 April 1950) was a Swedish runner. He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm in the 1500 m and 3000 m events, and finished in fifth and fourth place, respectively. His fourth finish earned him a silver medal with the Swedish team.[1][3]

References

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  3. Ernst Wide. Swedish Olympic Committee


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