Agne Holmström


Olof Agne Laurentius Holmström was a Swedish sprinter who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 100 m relay, but did not reach the finals of individual 100 m and 200 m events.
In 1917 Holmström won Swedish titles in the 100 m, 200 m, 4 × 100 m and standing high jump events.

Post-competition career and death

After retiring from competitions he worked as a sports teacher, and between 1930 and 1949 was secretary-general of the. He was responsible for the Lingiadem, major gymnastic events that were held in Stockholm in 1939 and 1949 in honor of the founder of Swedish gymnastics, Pehr Henrik Ling. The 1949 event was a sporting success, but a financial fiasco, which resulted in criticism of Holmström. Holmström killed himself soon afterwards, at the age of 55.