"The Most Unknown World Record Holder in the History of Running" Finishes 9th Run Across America
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SAYREVILLE, N.J. - JerseyDesk -- Next Thursday, August 14th at 8:00 AM, an extraordinary chapter in ultrarunning history will come to a close as 77-year-old Swedish runner Björn Suneson touches the Atlantic Ocean at Sadowski Parkway Waterfront Park in Sayreville, New Jersey — completing his ninth run across the United States.

Averaging 35 miles a day from coast to coast, Björn is quietly building a legacy that few in the world of endurance sports can match — and almost no one knows about.

Two Swedish filmmakers — Waldemar Franzén and Nils Jönsson — have spent the past several years following Björn's journey and are now in production on a feature-length documentary titled "Björn: The True Story of the Most Unknown World Record Holder in the History of Running."

"He's not in it for the glory or the headlines," says Waldemar. "Björn just runs. He wakes up every day and does what he loves — often alone, often unnoticed. But to us, and hopefully soon to the world, he's a living legend."

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The filmmakers invite press, runners, and curious spectators to witness Björn's final steps as he completes a nearly 3,000-mile journey — and, perhaps, earns long-overdue recognition as one of the most remarkable endurance athletes alive.

Watch the teaser trailer: https://vimeo.com/1100101103


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Björn's blog and daily updates: https://suneson.se

About the Filmmakers:

Waldemar Franzén is a photographer and director known for work across advertising, fashion, sports, and documentary storytelling.

Nils Jönsson is a veteran editor and colorist at Velourfilm AB, with over 15 years of experience in documentary and theatrical film.