Rudolf Falk

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRudolf Axel Andreas•Falk
Used nameRudolf•Falk
Born7 January 1898 in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE)
Died6 September 1988 in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE)
AffiliationsIK Göta, Bromma, Stockholm (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Rudolf Falk was a Swedish long-distance runner who represented IK Göta in Stockholm. Falk won his first national title in 1918 in the 8 km team cross-country race. The following year he won his second title, this time with victory in the 5,000 metres. In 1919 Falk was the brief holder of the Swedish record in the 5,000 metres until the time was beaten just over a month later by Eric Backman. Falk ran in the 5,000 metres at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics where he won his heat but did not finish in the final.

Personal Best: 5000 – 14:54.3 (1919).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Rudolf Falk
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) AC