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John Mikaelsson

Personal information
Born	6 December 1913 Kristinehamn, Sweden
Died	16 June 1987 (aged 73) Placer County, California, United States
Height	183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	10 km walk
Club	IFK Kristinehamn (1932–38) Sundbybergs IK (1939–42) Västerås SK (1943–44) Stockholms GK 1945–52
Achievements and titles
Personal best	42:52.4 (1945)
Medal record Representing  Sweden Olympic Games 1948 London 10 km walk 1952 Helsinki 10 km walk European Championships 1946 Oslo 10 km walk 1950 Brussels 10 km walk

John Frederik Mikaelsson (6 December 1913 – 16 June 1987) was a Swedish race walker who set 14 European. And world records in various events. He was most successful over 10 km distance, winning Olympic gold medals in 1948 and "1952 and a European title in 1946."

Mikaelsson competed domestically in running, "skiing," orienteering, "handball and football." His international race walking career began with a win at the "1937 English championship." But was then interrupted by, World War II.

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Records
Preceded by Fritz Bleiweiss	Men's 20km Walk World Record Holder 30 May 1937 – 5 June 1955	Succeeded by Josef Doležal

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