Karl Erik Emanuel "Spänst" Svensson (also Eric; 10 September 1903 – 22 September 1986[1]) was a Swedish athlete who specialized in the long jump and triple jump. In the long jump he finished eighth and fourth at the 1928 and 1932 Olympics, respectively. In the triple jump he won silver medals at the 1932 Olympics and 1934 European Championships.[2][3]

Erik Svensson

Personal information
Born	10 September 1903 Jönköping, Sweden
Died	22 September 1986 (aged 83) Falkenberg, Sweden
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Long jump, triple jump
Club	IK Tord, Jönköping; Falkenbergs IK
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	LJ – 7.53 m (1934) TJ – 15.32 m (1932)
Medal record Representing  Sweden Olympic Games 1932 Los Angeles Triple jump European Championships 1934 Turin Triple jump

Nationally Svensson won the long jump and triple jump titles in 1933 and held Swedish records in the triple jump (1931–48) and long jump (1934–59).[4]

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