In addition, he captured three Norwegian records in long-distance running from Martin Stokken, and held onto them for some years each.
In the late-1950s, Saksvik's dominance in Norwegian long-distance running was eclipsed by Tor Torgersen and fellow Ranheim club member Ernst "Kruska" Larsen, later Thor Helland.
[2] On the track he became Norwegian champion in the 5000 metres in 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954 and 1957, alternating mostly with cityfellows Martin Stokken and Ernst "Kruska" Larsen.
By winning his first gold medal, Saksvik ended the six-year dominance of Martin Stokken.
His last record, 8:10.8 achieved at Bislett stadion in August 1955, stood for a year until overcome by Ernst "Kruska" Larsen.
Saksvik held his last record, 14:12.2 achieved at Bislett, from September 1955 and thirteen months until Larsen regained it.
[9] Saksvik was also a good cross-country skier, winning a national championship gold medal in relay in 1953.