John Svanberg
Swedish long-distance runner
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Johan Frithiof Isidor "John" Svanberg (1 May 1881 – 11 September 1957) was a Swedish runner. He competed in the 5 miles and marathon at the 1906 Intercalated Games and 1908 Summer Olympics and won two silver and one bronze medals.[1][2] In 1908 he set a world record over 3000 m that stood until 1911.[3]
Born1 May 1881
Stockholm, Sweden
Died11 September 1957 (aged 76)
New York City, United States
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight59 kg (130 lb)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 May 1881 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 11 September 1957 (aged 76) New York City, United States |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Marathon |
| Club | Fredrikshofs IF, Stockholm |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 5 miles – 24:47.6 (1907) Marathon – 2:58:21 (1906) |
Medal record | |
After the 1908 Olympics, Svanberg was deprived of his amateur status for some commercial activities. He moved to the United States, where he worked as a painter and continued competing in running. He died in New York in 1957.[2]
