Ove Andersen (athlete)
Finnish long-distance runner
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Ove Andersen (22 August 1899 – 13 January 1967) was a Finnish long-distance runner, who won a bronze medal in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[1]
Born22 August 1899
Died13 January 1967 (aged 67)
Lahti, Finland
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight69–71 kg (152–157 lb)
Andersen at the 1928 Olympics | ||||||||||||
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| Born | 22 August 1899 | |||||||||||
| Died | 13 January 1967 (aged 67) Lahti, Finland | |||||||||||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||
| Weight | 69–71 kg (152–157 lb) | |||||||||||
| Sport | ||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||
Event(s) | 5000 m, 10,000 m, steeplechase | |||||||||||
| Club | Lahden Urheilijat, Lahti | |||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | ||||||||||||
| Personal best(s) | 5000 m – 15:08.8 (1925) 10,000 m – 31:54.3 (1928) 3000 mS – 9:35.6e (1928)[1][2] | |||||||||||
Medal record
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