Alexis Malkolm Ahlgren (14 July 1887 – 14 March 1969)[1] was a Swedish long-distance runner who on 31 May 1913 set a world best of 2:36:06 at the Polytechnic Marathon.[2] He competed in the men's marathon at the 1912 Summer Olympics but did not finish. He was born in Trollhättan.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Alexis Ahlgren". 17 April 2020. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Athletics. Polytechnic Hariers Meeting. Marathon Race Won in Record Time". ianridpath.com. The Times. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Alexis Ahlgren". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
Records Preceded by Harry Green Men's marathon world record holder 31 May 1913 – 22 August 1920 Succeeded by Hannes Kolehmainen Sporting positions Preceded byJames Joseph Corkery Men's Polytechnic Marathon winner 1913 Succeeded byAkhmet Djebelia
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