Alexis Ahlgren
Encyclopedia
Alexis Malkolm Ahlgren was a Swedish long-distance
runner who on May 31, 1913 set a world best of 2:36:06 at the Polytechnic Marathon
. He competed in the men's marathon at the 1912 Summer Olympics
but did not finish.
Long-distance track event
Long-distance track event races require runners to balance their energy. These types of races are predominantly aerobic in nature and at the highest level, exceptional levels of aerobic endurance is required more than anything else...
runner who on May 31, 1913 set a world best of 2:36:06 at the Polytechnic Marathon
Polytechnic Marathon
The Polytechnic Marathon, often called the Poly, was a marathon held annually between 1909 and 1996, over various courses in or near London. It was the first marathon to be run regularly over the distance of 26 miles, 385 yards which is now the global standard...
. He competed in the men's marathon at the 1912 Summer Olympics
1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...
but did not finish.