Hans Almström

Hans Almström
Personal information
NationalitySwedish
Born (1950-08-01) 1 August 1950
Tunaberg, Sweden
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Shot put

Hans Almström (born 1 August 1950) is a Swedish athlete. He competed in the men's shot put at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[1]

In 1977, Almström herniated his disc. He opted out of surgery and instead recovered through physical therapy, staying for one and a half months in a Swedish hospital.[2][3] He was an All-American thrower for the UTEP Miners track and field team, finishing runner-up in the shot put at the 1975 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, 1976 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, 1978 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, and 1979 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[4][5]


References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Hans Almström Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Almstrom wants hairless thighs". El Paso Herald-Post. 23 August 1977. p. 19. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  3. ^ "'Taking it easy' key for Hans Almstrom". El Paso Herald-Post. 27 March 1979. p. 13. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Shot put at the NCAA Division I Men's Indoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Shot put at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
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