John Falchenberg Explained

John Falchenberg (12 September 1883 – 5 November 1960) was a Norwegian discus thrower. He represented Kristiania IF and IK Tjalve.^[1]

At the 1908 Summer Olympics he competed in the discus final with a throw of unknown length.^[2] He became Norwegian champion in discus throw in the years 1904, 1906-1908 and 1911-1912.^[3] In 1904 he became national champion in shot put as well.^[4]

His personal best throw was 46.48 metres, achieved in August 1926 on Bislett stadion.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: John Falchenberg . Olympedia . 14 March 2021.
2. http://www.friidrett.no/stevner/statistikk/internasjonalt/Documents/OL-deltakere.htm Norwegian international athletes - F
3. http://www.friidrett.no/stevner/statistikk/nm/Documents/mdt.htm Norwegian championships in discus throw
4. http://www.friidrett.no/stevner/statistikk/nm/Documents/msp.htm Norwegian championships in shot put
5. http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/MDT.htm Norwegian all-time list discus throw