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He competed in the 1500 metres at the 1952 Olympics and finished seventh.
He competed in the 1500 metres at the 1952 Olympics and finished seventh.
Åberg was born in Hofors, and in addition to the local club Hofors AIF he represented Gefle IF. With Gefle IF he participated in setting a world record in the 4×1500 metres relay at 15:34.6 minutes in 1947. The team improved the record in 1949. Next year, on 10 August 1952, he set a world record in the 1000 metres at 2:21.4.