| Erickson setting a national record in 1959 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 December 1929 (age 95) Nora, Sweden |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Triple jump |
| Club | IF Brännan IF Elfsborg |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 15.76 m (1960) [1] [2] |
Sten Gustaf Ingemar Erickson (born 18 December 1929) is a retired Swedish triple jumper. He competed at the 1958 European Athletics Championships and 1960 Summer Olympics and finished in 13th and 11th place, respectively. [1] [3] Erickson won the national title in 1959 and 1960, and held the national record from 1959 to 1969. [4]