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Danish weightlifter (1924–2005)

Johan Runge
Runge (left) with Arvid Andersson in 1950
Personal information
NationalityDanish
Born(1924-06-12)12 June 1924
Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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 place 1949 Scheveningen -60 kg
Silver medal – second place 1951 Milan -60 kg
European Weightlifting Championships
Gold medal – first place 1949 The Hague -60 kg
Gold medal – first place 1951 Milan -60 kg

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.

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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