Alexis Ahlgren

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.

External links

• Alexis Ahlgren at the Swedish Olympic Committee (in Swedish)
• Alexis Ahlgren at Olympedia

Records
Preceded by Harry Green	Men's marathon world record holder 31 May 1913 – 22 August 1920	Succeeded by Hannes Kolehmainen
Sporting positions
Preceded by James Joseph Corkery	Men's Polytechnic Marathon winner 1913	Succeeded by Akhmet Djebelia