Svensk Hjalmar Zakeus Andersson (13 July 1889 – 2 November 1971) was a Swedish cross-country runner.[1] He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm and won an individual silver and team gold medals.[2][3] The course was rather hilly and approximately 12 km long; it was not made known to competitors before the race.[4]

Hjalmar Andersson

Personal information
Born	13 July 1889 Ljusnarsberg Municipality, Sweden
Died	2 November 1971 (aged 82) Insjön, Sweden
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	63 kg (139 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Cross-country running
Club	Insjöns IF, Insjön, Leksand
Medal record Representing  Sweden Olympic Games 1912 Stockholm Individual cross country 1912 Stockholm Team cross country

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