1896 - 1965
Eric Backman Swedish Track and Field
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Details
| First Name |
Eric
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| Middle Name |
Natanael
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| Last Name |
Backman
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| Full Name at Birth |
Eric Natanael Backman
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| Alternative Name |
Eric Natanael Backman, Eric Backman
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| Birthday |
18th May, 1896
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| Birthplace |
Acklinga, Sweden
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| Died |
29th June, 1965
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| Place of Death |
Skövde, Sweden
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| Height |
5' 8" (173 cm)
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| Weight |
141lbs (64 kg)
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Nationality |
Swedish
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| Occupation |
Track and Field
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Eric Natanael Backman (18 May 1896 – 29 June 1965) was a Swedish long distance runner who had his best achievements at the 1920 Summer Olympics. He won the silver medal in the 8,000 m cross-country race, 2.6 seconds behind the legendary Paavo Nurmi. This second place helped the Swedish cross-country team to win the bronze medal behind Finland and Great Britain, as two other team members finished 10th and 11th. This scenario repeated in the 3,000 m event – Backman finished second and other Swedes 10th and 12th; this time Backman did not receive an individual medal, but he again pulled up the Swedish team to the third place. In the 5,000 metres Backman finished third, again behind Paavo Nurmi.
