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May 01, 1881 Klara Parish, Sweden Died on 11 Sep 1957 (aged 76)
Swedish long-distance runner
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About John Svanberg
- 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.
- In 1908 he set a world record over 3000 m that stood until 1911. 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.
