Lars Hedwall

Lars Eugen Hedwall (10 February 1897 – 29 July 1969) was a Swedish male runner who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.^[2] He finished seventh in the 3000 metre steeplechase and 24th in the individual cross country event. Although he was a member of the bronze medal-winning Swedish cross country team, he did not receive a medal because only three best runners from each team were honored, while Hedwall was fifth.^[3][4]

Lars Hedwall

Personal information
Born	10 February 1897 Skog, Sweden
Died	29 July 1969 (aged 72) Stockholm, Sweden
Height	176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	67 kg (148 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	5000 m, cross country
Club	GSGF, Gävle
Achievements and titles
Personal best	5000 m – 15:26.8 (1920)[1]