Johan Runge

Michael Johan Runge (12 June 1924 4 August 2005) was a Danish weightlifter. Competing as featherweight he won the European title in 1949 and 1951; placing second at the world championships in both years. Runge finished seventh at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

Johan Runge
Runge (left) with Arvid Andersson in 1950
Personal information
NationalityDanish
Born(1924-06-12)12 June 1924
Kongens Lyngby, Denmark[1]
Died4 August 2005(2005-08-04) (aged 81)
Ballerup, Denmark
Sport
SportWeightlifting
ClubAK DAN, Ballerup
Medal record
Representing  Denmark
World Weightlifting Championships
Silver medal – second place1949 Scheveningen-60 kg
Silver medal – second place1951 Milan-60 kg
European Weightlifting Championships
Gold medal – first place1949 The Hague-60 kg
Gold medal – first place1951 Milan-60 kg

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Johan Runge Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
  2. Johan Runge. chidlovski.net


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