JT
The basics
Quick facts
Intro
Swedish long-distance runner
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Male
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Birth:
4 December 1888(Gävle)
Death:
2 May 1953(Söderhamn Municipality)
The details
Biography
Carl Josef Ternström (4 December 1888 – 2 May 1953) was a Swedish runner. He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics in cross country events and won a team gold medal, finishing fifth individually. The course was rather hilly and ca. 12 km long; it was not made known to competitors before the race.