Ragnar "Ragge" Torsten Lundberg (22 September 1924 – 10 July 2011) was a Swedish pole vaulter who competed at the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Olympics. He won a bronze medal in 1952 and finished fifth in 1948 and 1956.[1] At the European championships he won a gold in 1950 and a silver in 1954; in 1950 he also won a silver medal in the 110 m hurdles.[3]
 Lundberg in 1956 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 September 1924 Madesjö, Nybro, Sweden |
| Died | 10 July 2011 (aged 86) Kalmar, Sweden |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Pole vault, hurdles |
| Club | IFK Södertälje |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | PV – 4.46 m (1956) 110 mH – 14.7 (1950)[1][2] |
Medal record | |
During his career Lundberg improved the European pole vault record from 4.32 m to 4.44 m (1948–52)[2] and the Swedish record from 4.21 m to 4.46 m. He held national titles in the pole vault (1948–58) and 110 m hurdles (1949–51 and 1953).[4]
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