Oscar Fonbæk, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Oscar Fonbæk

long-distance runner

Date of Birth: 06-Jul-1887

Place of Birth: Ullensaker, Akershus, Norway

Date of Death: 07-Sep-1965

Profession: marathon runner

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Lars Oscar Fonbæk (6 July 1887 – 7 September 1965) was a Norwegian long-distance runner. He was born in Ullensaker, but represented the club IF Torodd in Oslo.
In 1908 he won a bronze medal in the 1500 metres and a silver medal in the 5000 metres.
In 1909 he set two unofficial Norwegian records in the 3000 metres and the 1 hour run.
He competed in the marathon at the 1912 Summer Olympics, but did not finish the race.
His personal best marathon time was 2:44.30 hours, achieved in 1912.