Swedish sprinter (1893-1949).
Born December 29th, 1893 in Lund Cathedral parish. [ref]
Died October 22nd, 1949 at 55 years old in Oscar Parish. [ref]
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche