Julius Jørgensen
Danish long-distance runner
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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.
NationalityDanish
Born20 June 1880
Died3 October 1937 (aged 57)
SportLong-distance running
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Danish |
| Born | 20 June 1880 |
| Died | 3 October 1937 (aged 57) |
| 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 15 km 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]
