Carl Andersson (3 January 1877 – 4 January 1956) was a Swedish

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength. Within e ...

. He competed in the

marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair div ...

at the

1912 Summer Olympics The 1912 Summer Olympics ( sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1912), officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad ( sv, Den V olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Stockholm 1912, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, be ...

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* 1877 births 1956 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1912 Summer Olympics Swedish male long-distance runners Swedish male marathon runners Olympic athletes of Sweden Sportspeople from Umeå 20th-century Swedish people {{Sweden-athletics-bio-stub