Erik Söderlund

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Erik Söderlund
Personal information
Born11 April 1925
Stockholm, Sweden
Died27 July 2009 (aged 84)
Västervik, Sweden
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventRace walking
ClubStockholms GK
Achievements and titles
Personal best50 kmW – 4:18:52 (1956)[1]

Erik Napoleon Söderlund (11 April 1925 – 27 July 2009) was a Swedish race walker. He competed in the 50 km event at the 1960 Summer Olympics, but failed to finish. He placed fifth over 20 km at the 1961 IAAF World Race Walking Cup, where his twin brother Åke won a bronze medal in the 50 km walk.[1][2]

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