Håkan Lidman
Encyclopedia
Håkan Lidman was a Swedish hurdle
r and European champion. He participated at the 1936
Summer Olympics, where he placed fourth in 110 metres hurdles, and in 1948
, when he placed sixth. He became European champion in 1946.
Hurdle
A hurdle is a moveable section of light fence. Traditionally they were made from wattle , but modern hurdles are often made of metal. Hurdles are used for handling livestock, as decorative fencing, for horse racing and in the track and field event of hurdling.-Types:*Traditional hurdles are made...
r and European champion. He participated at the 1936
1936 Summer Olympics
The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was held in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin won the bid to host the Games over Barcelona, Spain on April 26, 1931, at the 29th IOC Session in Barcelona...
Summer Olympics, where he placed fourth in 110 metres hurdles, and in 1948
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
, when he placed sixth. He became European champion in 1946.