John Zander
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John Adolf Fredrik Zander (January 31, 1890 – June 9, 1967) was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
In 1912 he finished seventh the 1500 metres competition. He also participated in the 3000 metre team race.
Eight years later he participated in the final of the 1500 metres event but he did not finish the race. He also helped Sweden to qualify for the final in the 3000 metre team race but he did not run in the final when Sweden won the bronze medal.
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Preceded by Abel Kiviat |
Men's 1,500m World Record Holder August 5, 1917 – June 19, 1924 |
Succeeded by Paavo Nurmi |
| Preceded by Hannes Kolehmainen |
Men's 3,000 m World Record Holder July 12, 1917 – August 27, 1922 |
Succeeded by Paavo Nurmi |
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