Erik Valdemar Pettersson (6 September 1906 – 22 July 1974), was a

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength. Within e ...

from Sweden. He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the

1932 Summer Olympics The 1932 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the X Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1932) were an international multi-sport event held from July 30 to August 14, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. The Games were held duri ...

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1906 births 1974 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1932 Summer Olympics Swedish male long-distance runners Olympic athletes for Sweden Place of birth missing {{Sweden-athletics-bio-stub