Gyula Kellner

Gyula Kellner (April 11, 1871, in Budapest, Kingdom of Hungary – July 28, 1940, in Szolnok, Kingdom of Hungary) was a Hungarian athlete. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens.[1]

The native form of this personal name is Kellner Gyula. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Olympic medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Hungary
Bronze medal – third place 1896 Athens Marathon

Kellner was one of 17 athletes to start the marathon race (the first modern Olympic marathon). He finished in fourth place, but when the third-place finisher, Spiridon Belokas, was found to have covered a portion of the race by carriage, Kellner was awarded third place. His time was 3:06.35.

References
  1. "Gyula Kellner". Olympedia. Retrieved 20 December 2020.


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