Anna Larsson (athlete)
 Anna Larsson in 1945 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Nora-Anna |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Citizenship | Swedish |
| Born | 2 January 1922 |
| Died | 14 June 2003 (aged 81) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 800 m |
| Club | IFK Nora |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 800 m – 2:13.8 (1945)[1] |
Anna "Nora-Anna" Larsson (2 January 1922 – 14 June 2003) was a Swedish middle-distance runner who set several world records in 1944–1945.[2] After winning an 800 meters running event in 1945 she became the first woman to run a victory lap at the Stockholm Olympic Stadium.[3]
Larsson won seven consecutive national 800 m titles in 1943–1949 and never lost a 800 m race in her career.[4] In 1945, she was awarded the Kamratmedaljen award for best IFK performance of the year. She worked at the family farm in Öskevik outside Nora until marrying in 1947.
World records
- 27 August 1944 – 800 meters, time: 2:15.9, Zinkensdamms IP, Stockholm, Sweden (Swedish national championships)
- 19 August 1945 – 800 meters, time: 2:14.8, Olympia, Helsingborg, Sweden (Swedish national championship)
- 30 August 1945 – 800 meters, time: 2:13.8, Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden
- 5 September 1945 – 880 yards, time: 2:15.8, Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden
References
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- ↑ Anna Larsson. trackfield.brinkster.net
- ↑ "In memoriam: Nora-Anna" (in Swedish). Svenska Friidrottsförbundet. 17 June 2003. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ↑ "Anna Larsson – världsbäst på 800" (in Swedish). Sveriges Radio. 26 July 2006. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ↑ Anna "Nora-Anna" "Gullan" Larsson Hedlund. storagrabbar.se
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Preceded by Lina Radke |
Women's 800 metres World Record Holder 1944-08-27 – 1950-07-16 |
Succeeded by Yevdokia Vasilyeva |
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