John Falchenberg

John Falchenberg (12 September 1883 – 5 November 1960) was a Norwegian discus thrower. He represented Kristiania IF and IK Tjalve.

At the 1908 Summer Olympics he competed in the discus final with a throw of unknown length.[1] He became Norwegian champion in discus throw in the years 1904, 1906-1908 and 1911-1912.[2] In 1904 he became national champion in shot put as well.[3]

His personal best throw was 46.48 metres, achieved in August 1926 on Bislett stadion.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Norwegian international athletes - F (Norwegian)
  2. ↑ Norwegian championships in discus throw (Norwegian)
  3. ↑ Norwegian championships in shot put (Norwegian)
  4. ↑ Norwegian all-time list discus throw (Norwegian)



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