Ferdinand Julius Jørgensen (20 June 1880 – 3 October 1937)[1] was a Danish long-distance runner. He competed in the men's marathon at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Danish |
| Born | 20 June 1880 Copenhagen |
| Died | 3 October 1937 (aged 57) Copenhagen |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event | Marathon |
Jørgensen was born in Copenhagen and was a member of AIK 95 there.[2] In 1905 he won the inaugural Kongepokalen, then a 15km race; it has since become the Danish national championship in men's cross country running.[3][4]
At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, he was one of two Danes competing in the marathon, placing 23rd.[1][5][6] He was eliminated in the men's 5-mile race.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Bill Mallon; Ian Buchanan (2009) [2000]. The 1908 Olympic Games: Results for All Competitors in All Events, with Commentary. History of the Early Olympics. Vol. 5. Jefferson, North Carolina / London: McFarland. p. 425. ISBN 978-0-7864-4068-9.
- ^ "Julius Jørgensen". Olympedia. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ Christian Jørn (8 March 2020). "Anna Emilie Møller og Mikkel Dahl-Jessen løb med DM Cross mesterskabstitlerne" (in Danish). Danish Athletics Federation.
- ^ "Danske mestre gennem tiderne". Vinterturnering (in Danish). Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ David E. Martin; Roger W. H. Gynn (2000). The Olympic Marathon. Champaign,Illinois: Human Kinetics. p. 465. ISBN 0-88011-969-1.
- ^ Jeppe Weinreich (5 May 2012). "Maratonløbere officielt udtaget til OL" (in Danish). Danish Athletics Federation.
External links edit
- Julius Jørgensen at Sports Reference (Olympics), archived from the original on 18 April 2020