Bror Fock, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Bror Fock

Swedish long-distance runner

Date of Birth: 29-Mar-1888

Place of Birth: Vänersborg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Date of Death: 04-Sep-1964

Profession: athletics competitor

Nationality: Sweden

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Bror Fock

  • Bror Karl Fock (29 March 1888 – 4 September 1964) was a Swedish long-distance runner who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm in the 3000 m, 10000 m and cross-country events.
  • He finished seventh in the 3000 m, earning a silver medal with the Swedish team, and 17th in the cross country race.
  • Although Sweden won the cross-country team event, Fock did not receive a medal because only three best runners from each team were counted, while he was seventh.In 1912, Fock briefly held the world record over 3000 m.
  • He won the national 10000 m title in 1909, 1910 and 1912, placing second in 1911 and 1913.

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