Erik Torsten Ahldén (4 September 1923 – 6 July 2013) was a Swedish runner.

In 1948 he ranked second in the world over 3000–5000 m distances and placed fourth in the 5000 m event at the 1948 Olympics.

He won national titles in the 5000 m in 1948 and in the cross country in 1946.

After retiring from competitions he was a board member of the Swedish Athletics Association.

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