Axel Hedenlund, Jr. (February 11, 1888 – April 18, 1919) was a

Swedish Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used by ...

track and field athlete Track and field is a sport that includes Competition#Sports, athletic contests based on running, jumping, and throwing skills. The name is derived from where the sport takes place, a running track and a grass field for the throwing and some of ...

who competed in the

1908 Summer Olympics The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were ori ...

. In 1908 he finished eighth in the high jump competition.

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1888 births 1919 deaths Swedish male high jumpers Olympic athletes for Sweden Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics Olympic male high jumpers {{Sweden-athletics-bio-stub