Bo Erik Örjan Forssander (born 2 August 1942) is a retired Swedish sprinter. He competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympics in the 110 m hurdles with the best achievement of sixth place in 1968.[1] He won a silver medal in this event at the 1970 European Cup and finished eighth at the 1966 European Championships. Forssander was the Swedish champion over 100 m (1967) and 110 m hurdles (1960, 1961, 1963–64 and 1967–72), and held the national record in the 110 m hurdles from 1964 to 1992.[4][3]
![]() Bo Forssander at the 1968 Olympics | ||||||||||||
Personal information | ||||||||||||
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Nickname | Skackan | |||||||||||
Born | 2 August 1942 Hässleholm, Sweden | (age 82)|||||||||||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||
Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | |||||||||||
Sport | ||||||||||||
Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||
Event(s) | Hurdles, sprint | |||||||||||
Club | Skackans IF, Karlsborg Malmö AI Gävle Godtemplares IK | |||||||||||
Achievements and titles | ||||||||||||
Personal best(s) | 110 mH – 13.73 (1968)[1][2] 100 m – 10.7[3] | |||||||||||
Medal record
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References
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- ^ a b Bo Forssander. sports-reference.com
- ^ Bo Forssander. trackfield.brinkster.net
- ^ a b Bo Forssander 1942-08-02. storagrabbar.se
- ^ Bo Forssander. Swedish Olympic Committee