Bertil ANDERSSON

Born
Feb 28, 1914
Events
800 m · 5000 m

Bertil ANDERSSON is a Sweden middle-distance runner, born on February 28, 1914. He competes primarily in the 800m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 1:53.0h in the 800m, 14:26.0h in the 5000m and 30:34.6h in the 10000m. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Personal best · 800 m1:53.0h
1952 season best14:26.0hJul 22, 1952
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Personal best · 5000 m14:26.0h

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 1:53.0h, 5000 m 14:26.0h, 1952 season best 14:26.0h (Jul 22, 1952) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 112 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mParis 1938Sweden 800 m all-time list1:53.0h943 pts–
5000mHelsinki 1952Sweden 5000 m all-time list14:26.0h915 pts–
10000mHelsinki 1952Sweden 10 000 m all-time list30:34.6h907 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games––11

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19525000m 14:26.0h–Jul 22, 1952–
195210000m 30:34.6h–Jul 20, 1952–
19485000m 14:39.0h–Aug 2, 1948–
194810000m 30:53.6h–Jul 30, 1948–
1938800m 1:54.9h–Sep 3, 1938European Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Bertil ANDERSSON's 800 m personal best is 1:53.0h, set on Sep 4, 1938 in Stade Olympique de Colombes, Paris (FRA).

Bertil ANDERSSON competes in the 800 m and 5000 m.

1952 season best: 14:26.0h, set on Jul 22, 1952.

Bertil ANDERSSON has won 1 Olympic Games medal.