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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]

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]

References

  1. ^ a b Ragnar Lundberg. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ a b Ragnar Lundberg. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ Ragnar Lundberg 1924-2012. storagrabbar.se
  4. ^ Ragnar Lundberg. Swedish Olympic Committee


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