John Falchenberg
Olympic athlete
1883 – 1960
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Who was John Falchenberg?
John Falchenberg was a Norwegian discus thrower. He represented Kristiania IF and IK Tjalve.
At the 1908 Summer Olympics he competed in the discus final with a throw of unknown length. He became Norwegian champion in discus throw in the years 1904, 1906-1908 and 1911-1912. In 1904 he became national champion in shot put as well.
His personal best throw was 46.48 metres, achieved in August 1926 on Bislett stadion.
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