John Systad
John Systad (14 September 1912 – 16 September 1998) was a Norwegian long-distance runner who specialized in the marathon race. He represented TIF Viking in Bergen.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Born | September 14, 1912 |
| Died | September 16, 1998 (aged 86) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
He finished twelfth at the 1946 European Championships, eighth at the 1948 Summer Olympics, ninth at the 1950 European Championships and finally 34th at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1] He became Norwegian marathon champion in the years 1950-1953 and 1955.[2]
His personal best time was 2:32:16 hours, achieved in October 1956 in Sandvika.[3]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Norway | |||||
| 1952 | Olympic Games | Helsinki, Finland | 34th | Marathon | 2:41:29.8 |
References
- Norwegian international athletes - S Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
- Norwegian championships in marathon Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
- Norwegian all-time list marathon Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
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