Åke Svenson
- Born
- Mar 29, 1953 (73 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1500 m
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.
Personal best · 800 m1:45.94
1978 season best1:48.0hAug 20, 1978 · Kil
Personal best · 1500 m3:39.2h
As of Oct 28, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 800m | 1:48.0h | – | Aug 20, 1978 | Kil (SWE) |
| 1977 | 800m | 1:47.74 | – | Jul 4, 1977 | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1976 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 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 Indoor | 1:57.9h | – | Mar 8, 1975 | European Indoor Championships |
| 1975 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 3:55.5h | – | Mar 8, 1975 | European Indoor Championships |