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
edit- All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Norway
| ||||
| 1981 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | 1st | 2:11:48 |
| New York City Marathon | New York, United States | 14th | 2:13:38 [3] | |
References
edit- ^ Gliddon, Elizabeth (24 April 2009). "London Marathon: A Brief History". guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 15 May 2009.
- ^ Turnbull, Simon (8 April 2001). "Happy Return for the First Foot Soldier". The Independent. Retrieved 15 May 2009.[dead link]
- ^ https://www.arrs.run/MaraRank/ATM_Mara1981.htm Course 150 m short on remeasurement
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