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.[1][2] In 1908 he set a world record over 3000 m that stood until 1911.

John Svanberg

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(s)	Marathon
Club	Fredrikshofs IF, Stockholm
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	5 miles – 24:47.6 (1907) Marathon – 2:58:21 (1906)
Medal record Representing  Sweden Olympic Games 1908 London 5 miles Intercalated Games 1906 Athens 5 miles 1906 Athens Marathon

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]

References

1. John Svanberg. sports-reference.com
2. John Svanberg. Swedish Olympic Committee