Personal information | |
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Nationality | Swedish |
Born | Österåker, Sweden | 11 May 1888
Died | 25 February 1919 30) Stockholm, Sweden | (aged
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Long-distance running |
Edvin Hellgren (11 May 1888 – 25 February 1919) was a Swedish athlete. [1] He competed in the men's individual cross country event at the 1912 Summer Olympics. [2]
Hellgren represented Djurgårdens IF. [1]
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