Elisabeth Östberg

Elisabeth Östberg
Personal information
Born29 August 1940
Died10 April 2023(2023-04-10) (aged 82)[1]
Sport
SportAthletics
Event200–800 m
ClubGöteborgs KIK
IFK Lidingö
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)400 m – 55.4 (1967)
800 m – 2:06.1[2]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 1967 Tokyo 400 m
Bronze medal – third place 1967 Tokyo 800 m

Elisabeth Östberg (29 August 1940 – 10 April 2023) was a Swedish sprinter. She won national titles in the 400 m (1959, 1961 and 1964–65), 800 m (1961) and 4 × 400 m relay (11 times) and held the national record over 800 m. Östberg was part of the Swedish 4 × 400 m relay team that placed sixth at the 1969 European Championships. After retiring from competitions she worked as a coach, in Sweden and abroad.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ Elisabeth Östberg's obituary (in Swedish)
  2. ^ a b Elisabeth Östberg 1940-08-29. storagrabbar.se
  3. ^ Elisabeth Östberg. trackfield.brinkster.net
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