Mikael Ekvall

Mikael Ekvall (born 18 June 1989) is a Swedish long distance runner.[1] He competed in the men's marathon at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics, placing 32nd with the time of 2:18:12, his season's best.[2] In 2018, he competed in the men's marathon at the 2018 European Athletics Championships held in Berlin, Germany.[3] He did not finish his race.[3] In 2020, he competed in the men's race at the 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships held in Gdynia, Poland.[4]

Mikael Ekvall
Personal information
NationalitySwedish
Born (1989-06-18) 18 June 1989
Sport
SportLong-distance running
Event(s)Marathon

In 2008, Ekvall participated in the Göteborgsvarvet during which he defecated in his shorts while running the half-marathon. An image of the incident has since been the source of an Internet meme. He placed 21st place in the event.[5]

References
  1. "Mikael Ekvall". IAAF. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  2. "Marathon men". IAAF. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  3. "2018 European Athletics Championships – Men's marathon – Final results" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 August 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  4. "Men's Half Marathon" (PDF). 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  5. "What Happened to the Runner Who Shit Himself During a Half-Marathon?". Gawker. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
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