Agne HOLMSTRÖM

Agne Holmström was 1917 Swedish Champion in the 100 and 200 metres and in the sprint relay, and in the standing high jump in 1916-1918. In 1928 he was appointed “Stor grabb” # 28 in athletics. Holmström later became a sports teacher. From 1930-49 he was secretary-general of the Swedish Gymnastics Federation and responsible for the so-called Lingiade, a major gymnastic event in Stockholm, which was held in 1939 and 1949 to honor the founder of the Swedish gymnastics, Per Henrik Ling. After the war, Holmström was involved in a nationwide health campaign.

Personal Bests: 100 – 10.7 (1917); 200 – 22.1 (1920).