Gunder Hägg
Swedish middle and long distance runner (1918-2004) · Sweden · On the map · Athletes · Died at 85
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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Country
Sweden
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 2004 · aged 85
