Gudrun ARENANDER

Gudrun Arenander’s career in track and field athletics started in the midst of World War II, and she quickly came to dominate the Swedish scene in the discus throw, winning national titles in 1942, 1943, and 1945-1947. Due to the conflict, her international appearances were limited, but she just missed the podium at the 1946 European Championships in the discus throw, placing fourth. Two years later she attended the 1948 Summer Olympics, where she finished 12th in a field of 21 competitors in the same event. Also an international handball player, she was active as a sports administrator for some time following her retirement from active competition.

Personal Best: DT – 40.37 (1943).