Anna Larsson facts for kids
Anna Larsson in 1945
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| Personal information | |
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| Nickname(s) | Nora-Anna |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Citizenship | Swedish |
| Born | 2 January 1922 |
| Died | 14 June 2003 (aged 81) |
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| Country | Sweden |
| Sport | track and field athletics, cross-country skiing |
| Club | IFK Nora |
Anna Larsson (nicknamed Nora-Anna) was a famous Swedish athlete. She was born on January 2, 1922, and passed away on June 14, 2003. Anna was great at two sports: track and field athletics (like running) and cross-country skiing.
She competed for a club called IFK Nora in track and field. Between 1944 and 1945, Anna set several new world records in women's running. She was also the first woman ever to do a victory lap at the Stockholm Olympic Stadium after winning an 800-meter race. This is a special run around the track to celebrate a win!
Anna's Amazing Achievements
Anna Larsson was a very successful athlete. In 1945, she received the Kamratmedaljen award. This award is given for the best performance by an IFK athlete each year. It showed how much her hard work paid off!
Skiing Success
Besides running, Anna was also a talented cross-country skier. She won a district championship title in a 10-kilometer race. This shows she was good at more than just one sport!
Breaking World Records
Anna Larsson was known for setting new world records in running. A world record means she ran faster than any other woman had before in those races. She broke the 800-meter world record three times!
Here are the world records she set:
- August 27, 1944 – She ran 800 meters in 2 minutes and 15.9 seconds. This happened at Zinkensdamms IP in Stockholm, Sweden, during the Swedish national championships.
- August 19, 1945 – She broke her own 800-meter record! Her new time was 2 minutes and 14.8 seconds. This race was at Olympia in Helsingborg, Sweden, also at the national championships.
- August 30, 1945 – Just a few days later, she broke the 800-meter record again! This time, she ran it in an incredible 2 minutes and 13.8 seconds. This record-breaking run took place at the Stockholm Olympic Stadium.
- September 5, 1945 – She also set a record for 880 yards (which is a bit longer than 800 meters). Her time was 2 minutes and 15.8 seconds, also at the Stockholm Olympic Stadium.
Anna Larsson's dedication and speed made her a true sports hero in her time!
