Oscar Fonbæk
Lars Oscar Fonbæk (6 July 1887 – 7 September 1965) was a Norwegian long-distance runner.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Born | 6 July 1887 Ullensaker, Norway |
| Died | 7 September 1965 (aged 78) Oslo, Norway |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event(s) | Marathon |
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.[1][2] In 1909 he set two unofficial Norwegian records in the 3000 metres and the 1 hour run.[3] 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.[4]
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