Albert Öberg

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameBror Albert•Öberg
Used nameAlbert•Öberg
Born24 August 1888 in Härnösand, Västernorrland (SWE)
Died12 May 1990 in Gävle, Gävleborg (SWE)
AffiliationsIFK Härnösand, Härnösand (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Swedish distance runner Albert Öberg represented IFK Härnösand. At the 1912 Stockholm Olympics Öberg ran in the 10,000 metres but failed to progress to the final from his heat. He was also scheduled to run in the 5,000 metres but did not start the event. Öberg died in the city of Gävle in May 1990 at the age of 101.

Personal Best: 10000 – 32:48.6 (1912).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Albert Öberg
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) DNS
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 6 h1 r1/2

Special Notes