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Eric Backman

Eric Backman

Olympic athlete
Eric Natanael Backman 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. Wikipedia
Born: May 18, 1896, Acklinga, Sweden
Died: June 29, 1965 (age 69 years), Skövde, Sweden