Knut Lindberg (February 2, 1882 – April 6, 1961) was a Swedish

Sweden

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 athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics

1908 Summer Olympics

The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...

 in London

London

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 and at the 1912 Summer Olympics

1912 Summer Olympics

The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...

 in Stockholm

Stockholm

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.

In the 100 metres

Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres

The men's 100 metres was the shortest of the sprint races at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held over the course of three days...

, Lindberg took second place in his first round heat with a time of 11.2 seconds, barely behind winner Lester Stevens

Lester Stevens

Lester Barber Stevens was an American athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London....

, and was eliminated without advancing to the semifinals.

Lindberg was also eliminated in the preliminary heats of the 200 metres

Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres

The men's 200 metre race was held for the third time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held from July 21, 1908 to July 23, 1908.43 sprinters from 15 nations competed.-Records:...

, placing fourth in his five-man heat.