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Norwegian discus thrower
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Male
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Birth:
12 September 1883
Death:
5 November 1960
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Biography
John Falchenberg (12 September 1883 – 5 November 1960) 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.