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Åke Svenson

Åke Svenson

SWESWEMen
Birth dateMar 29, 1953
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Åke Svenson is a Sweden middle-distance runner, born on March 29, 1953. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:45.94 in the 800m, 3:39.2h in the 1500m, 3:49.8h in the 1500m-short-track, 1:50.30 in the 800m-short-track and 2:18.4h in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.94
#876 all-time
1500 m
3:39.2h
1978 season best
1:48.0h
Aug 20, 1978 · Kil (SWE)
1978 season best
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 m 1:45.94 (#876 all-time), 1500 m 3:39.2h, 1978 season best 1:48.0h (Aug 20, 1978, Kil (SWE)) · 73 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:45.94
#876 all-time
3:39.2HT
3:49.8HT
1:50.30
2:18.4HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1978
800m
1:48.0h-Aug 20, 1978
↓
Kil (SWE)
1977
800m
1:47.74-Jul 4, 1977
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1976
1500m-short-track
3:49.8h-Feb 21, 1976
→
European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)
1976
800m
1:47.76-Jun 8, 1976
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1976
1000m
2:18.4h-Aug 17, 1976-Karlstad (SWE)
1976
1500m
3:39.2h-Aug 25, 1976
↑
Oslo (NOR)
1975
800m-short-track
1:57.9h-Mar 8, 1975
↑
European Indoor Championships
1975
1500m-short-track
3:55.5h-Mar 8, 1975
→
European Indoor Championships
1975
800m
1:45.94-Jun 30, 1975
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1975
1500m
3:40.17-Aug 19, 1975
↑
Stockholm (SWE)
1974
800m
1:47.5h-Sep 2, 1974
↓
Roma European Championships
1974
800m-short-track
1:50.30-Mar 9, 1974
↑
European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
1973
800m
1:47.23-Jul 13, 1973
↓
London (GBR)

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.0HT-Aug 20Kil

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.74-Jul 4Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1976

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:39.2HT-Aug 25Oslo NOR-SWE, Oslo
1000m
2:18.4HT-Aug 17Karlstad
1500m
3:44.42-Jul 29The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
800m
1:48.86-Jul 23The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
800m
1:48.06-Jun 15Stockholm SWE-HUN, Stockholm
1500m
3:43.15-Jun 14Stockholm SWE-HUN, Stockholm
800m
1:47.76-Jun 8Stockholm
1500m-short-track
3:49.8HT-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)
1500m-short-track
3:49.8HT-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)

1975

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.5HT-Aug 31Göteborg
1500m
3:40.17-Aug 19Stockholm
800m
1:46.8HT-Aug 3Stockholm SWEvFIN, Stockholm
1500m
3:42.58-Jul 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
800m
1:45.94-Jun 30Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
1500m-short-track
3:55.5HT-Mar 8European Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track
3:55.5HT-Mar 8European Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:57.9HT-Mar 8European Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:57.9HT-Mar 8European Indoor Championships

1974

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.7HT-Sep 3Roma European Championships
800m
1:47.7HT-Sep 2Roma European Championships
800m
1:47.5HT-Sep 2Roma European Championships
800m
1:46.9HT-Jul 4Oslo
800m-short-track
1:50.30-Mar 9European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.23-Jul 13London

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Åke Svenson's 800 m personal best?

Åke Svenson's 800 m personal best is 1:45.94, set on Jun 30, 1975 in Stockholm (SWE), #876 on the all-time list.

Which events does Åke Svenson compete in?

Åke Svenson competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Åke Svenson perform in 1978?

1978 season best: 1:48.0h, set on Aug 20, 1978 in Kil (SWE).