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.[1]

Bror Fock

Personal information
Born	29 March 1888 Vänersborg, Sweden
Died	4 September 1964 (aged 76) Vänersborg, Sweden
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight	62 kg (137 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	3000–10000 m
Club	Vänersborgs IF
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	5000 m – 15:29.2 (1912) 10000 m – 32:12.1 (1912)[1][2]
Medal record Representing  Sweden Olympic Games 1912 Stockholm 3000 m team

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.[3][4]

References

1. Bror Fock. sports-reference.com
2. Bror Fock. trackfield.brinkster.net
3. Bror Fock. Swedish Olympic Committee
4. Bror Fock 1888–1964 Archived 6 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine. storagrabbar.se

Records
Preceded by Hannes Kolehmainen	Men's 3000 m World Record Holder 24 May 1912 – 12 July 1912	Succeeded by Hannes Kolehmainen