 Andreas Almgren in 2015. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Born | 12 June 1995 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
| Event | 800 metres – Half marathon |
Medal record | |
Andreas Almgren (born 12 June 1995) is a Swedish middle and long-distance runner. [1] On 27 July 2014, he won the bronze medal at the 800 metres event at the World Junior Championships in Eugene, Oregon, United States. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | World Youth Championships | Lille, France | 19th (sf) | 800 m | 1:52.26 |
| 2014 | World Junior Championships | Eugene, United States | 3rd | 800 m | 1:45.65 NJR |
| European Championships | Zürich, Switzerland | 10th (sf) | 800 m | 1:47.55 | |
| 2015 | European Indoor Championships | Prague, Czech Republic | 4th | 800 m | 1:47.78 |
| World Championships | Beijing, China | 25th (h) | 800 m | 1:48.06 | |
| 2022 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | 4th | 5000 m | 13:26.48 |
| 2023 | World Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 20th (h) | 5000 m | 13:36.57 |
| 2024 | European Championships | Rome, Italy | 4th | 10,000 m | 28:01.16 |
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