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Gunder Hägg

Swedish middle and long distance runner (1918-2004)

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Lived 1918–2004, aged 86Sweden

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1918–2004
Aged 86
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Updated 2026-07-01

Gunder Hägg was a Swedish runner and multiple world record breaker of the 1940s. He set over a dozen middle distance world records at events ranging from 1500 to 5000 meters, including three at both the 1500 meters and the mile, one at 3000 meters and one at 5000 meters.

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Associated Press Athlete of the Year

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Gunder Hägg
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