Ove Andersen (athlete)

Ove Andersen (22 August 1899 – 13 January 1967) was a Finnish long-distance runner, who won a bronze medal in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[1]

Ove Andersen
Andersen at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Born22 August 1899
Kymi, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire
Died13 January 1967 (aged 67)
Lahti, Finland
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight69–71 kg (152–157 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)5000 m, 10,000 m, steeplechase
ClubLahden Urheilijat, Lahti
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)5000 m – 15:08.8 (1925)
10,000 m – 31:54.3 (1928)
3000 mS – 9:35.6e (1928)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1928 Amsterdam 3000 m steeplechase

References

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  1. ^ a b Ove Andersen. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Ove Andersen. trackfield.brinkster.net