Dan Waern facts for kids
Dan Waern in the 1950's
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| Born | 17 January 1933 Sköldinge, Sweden |
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| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) | ||||||||||
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| Country | Sweden | ||||||||||
| Sport | track and field | ||||||||||
| Club | Flens IF Gefle IF Örgryte IS |
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| Personal best(s) | 800 m – 1:47.5 (1961) 1500 m – 3:38.6 (1960) Mile – 3:58.5 (1957) |
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Dan Waern is a famous retired middle-distance runner from Sweden. He was born on January 17, 1933. This means he is 92 years old today.
In 1957, Dan Waern made history. He became the very first Swede to run a mile in under four minutes! This was a huge achievement in the world of running. That same year, he received the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal. This is a very important award in Sweden for sports achievements.
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Dan Waern's Running Career
Dan Waern was a top athlete in the 1950s and early 1960s. He competed in many important races.
Olympic Games Appearances
Dan Waern represented Sweden at the Olympic Games.
- He ran in the 1500 meter race at the 1956 Olympics.
- He also competed in the 1500 meter race at the 1960 Olympics.
- In 1960, he finished in fourth place, which is a great result!
European Championships and World Records
Dan Waern also achieved success at the European level.
- In 1958, he won a silver medal. This was at the European Championships in the 1500 meter race.
- In the same year, he set a new world record for the 1000 meter race. This showed he was one of the fastest runners in the world.
Swedish National Titles
Dan Waern was also a champion in his home country.
- He won the Swedish national title for the 800 meter race three times. These wins were in 1958, 1959, and 1960.
- He won the Swedish national title for the 1500 meter race six times. These wins were from 1956 to 1961.
Disqualification for Professionalism
In 1961, something important happened in Dan Waern's career. The IAAF disqualified him. This was because of "professionalism."
Back then, many sports, especially in the Olympics, were strictly for "amateur" athletes. This meant athletes were not supposed to get paid for competing. If they did, they were considered "professional" and could not compete in amateur events. Dan Waern was disqualified because he broke these rules.
See also
In Spanish: Dan Waern para niños
