John Systad (14 September 1912 – 16 September 1998) was a Norwegian long-distance runner who specialized in the marathon race. He represented TIF Viking in Bergen.

John Systad
Personal information
NationalityNorwegian
Born(1912-09-14)September 14, 1912
DiedSeptember 16, 1998(1998-09-16) (aged 86)
Sport
SportAthletics

He finished twelfth at the 1946 European Championships, eighth at the 1948 Summer Olympics, ninth at the 1950 European Championships and finally 34th at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1] He became Norwegian marathon champion in the years 1950-1953 and 1955.[2]

His personal best time was 2:32:16 hours, achieved in October 1956 in Sandvika.[3]

Achievements edit

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   Norway
1952 Olympic Games Helsinki, Finland 34th Marathon 2:41:29.8

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