02:29:
19'2"
Sohn Kee-chung
1912.10.09
1936 BERLIN
MARATHON MEN
MARATHON MEN
2:29:19'2"
On November 1935, Sohn Kee-chung of Korea (South Korea) set a olympic record of 2:29:19.2.
Defending marathon champion Juan Carlos Zabala of Argentina took the early lead, followed by Sohn and Ernie Harper of Great Britain, who ran together. After 28km, Sohn and Harper passed Zabala. Sohn soon pulled away and won by more than two minutes. Nam finished third behind Harper.
Defending marathon champion Juan Carlos Zabala of Argentina took the early lead, followed by Sohn and Ernie Harper of Great Britain, who ran together. After 28km, Sohn and Harper passed Zabala. Sohn soon pulled away and won by more than two minutes. Nam finished third behind Harper.