Inge Simonsen Explained

Inge Simonsen (born 1 July 1953) is a Norwegian distance runner who tied for first place in the inaugural 1981 London Marathon. In that race, he and the other winner, American Dick Beardsley, intentionally crossed the finish line, in 2:11:48, holding hands in a dead heat.[1] According to Beardsley, "It was a big deal for both of us because neither one of us had won a marathon before."[2]

Achievements

Representing
1981London, United Kingdom1st2:11:48
New York, United States14th2:13:38 [3]

References

  1. News: Gliddon . Elizabeth . London Marathon: A Brief History . guardian.co.uk . 24 April 2009 . 15 May 2009.
  2. Web site: Turnbull . Simon . Happy Return for the First Foot Soldier . The Independent . 8 April 2001 . 15 May 2009 .
  3. https://www.arrs.run/MaraRank/ATM_Mara1981.htm Course 150 m short on remeasurement

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