Carl Fredrik Bunæs

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCarl Fredrik•Bunæs
Used nameCarl Fredrik•Bunæs
Nick/petnamesBassen
Born16 October 1939 in Drammen, Viken (NOR)
Died6 October 2022 in Oslo, Oslo (NOR)
Measurements180 cm / 78 kg
AffiliationsIK Tjalve, Oslo (NOR)
NOC Norway

Biography

Carl Fredrik Bunæs was one of the best Norwegian sprinters of all-time. Bunæs competed in the 100 and 200 metres at the 1960 Roma Olympics, where he reached the quarter-finals in both events. The following year Bunæs became the Nordic champion in the 100 and 200 metres. He repeated his success in the 100 metres, winning the title again in 1963, and also became the Nordic champion in the 400 metres in 1965. Between 1957 and 1966 Bunæs won a total of 18 individual titles, with five golds in the 100 metres, nine in the 200 metres, and four in the 400 metres. In relay events Bunæs also won 26 gold medals. Bunæs set multiple national records in the 200 and 400 metres. After retiring from athletics Bunæs worked in the graphics industry.

Personal Bests: 100 – 10.4 (1957); 200 – 20.9 (1960); 400 – 46.6 (1963).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Athletics NOR Carl Fredrik Bunæs
100 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h2 r2/4
200 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h4 r2/4