Leif Arrhenius

Leif Arrhenius (born 15 July 1986 in Provo, Utah[1]) is a Swedish athlete competing in the shot put and discus throw.[2] He represented his country at two World and three European Championships without qualifying for the final. In addition, he is the 2011 US Collegiate Indoor Champion.

Born in Utah, Leif has a dual citizenship with the United States. He is the son of Anders Arrhenius who was a professional shot put competitor in Sweden. His older brother, Niklas, is also a shot putter/discus throwers.[1]

Leif represented Brigham Young University from 2005,2008-2011. He was crowned 2011 NCAA indoor champion in the shot put.

Leif competing in 2013 World Athletics championship

Competition record

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Sweden
2011 World Championships Daegu, South Korea 22nd (q) Discus throw 61.33 m
2012 European Championships Helsinki, Finland 13th (q) Shot put 19.33 m
17th (q) Discus throw 60.49 m
2013 European Indoor Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 10th Shot put 19.61 m
World Championships Moscow, Russia 14th (q) Shot put 19.53 m
2014 European Championships Zürich, Switzerland 17th (q) Shot put 19.54 m
2015 European Indoor Championships Prague, Czech Republic 19th (q) Shot put 19.07 m
2016 European Championships Amsterdam, Netherlands 23rd (q) Shot put 18.64 m
Leif competing in 2012 European Athletics Championships

Personal bests

Outdoor

Indoor


References


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