JOHN LJUNGGREN
WR-NW, 01-2020
John Arthur Ljunggren (1919-2000) was a Swedish race walker.
John Ljunggren was known for his walking technique, and was never disqualified during his 499 races. He also competed nationally in cycling, orienteering, running and cross-country skiing.
He competed in the 50 km of Race Walking at the 1948, 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games and finished in first, third and second place, respectively. At the European Championships he won a gold medal in 1946.
Ljunggren continued race walking until 1984, and won the 20 km of Race Walking at the 1977 World Championships in the masters category.
John Arthur Ljunggren (1919-2000) was a Swedish race walker.
John Ljunggren was known for his walking technique, and was never disqualified during his 499 races. He also competed nationally in cycling, orienteering, running and cross-country skiing.
He competed in the 50 km of Race Walking at the 1948, 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games and finished in first, third and second place, respectively. At the European Championships he won a gold medal in 1946.
Ljunggren continued race walking until 1984, and won the 20 km of Race Walking at the 1977 World Championships in the masters category.
