Johan Runge

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMichael Johan•Runge
Used nameJohan•Runge
Born12 June 1924 in Kongens Lyngby, Lyngby-Taarbæk, Hovedstaden (DEN)
Died4 August 2005 in Ballerup, Hovedstaden (DEN)
Measurements60, 67 kg
AffiliationsAK DAN, Ballerup (DEN)
NOC Denmark

Biography

Johan Runge had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1949 World Championships Featherweight class (312.5 kg); 2nd in the 1951 World Championships Featherweight class (310.0 kg); 1st in the 1948 European Championships Featherweight class; 1st in the 1949 European Championships Featherweight class (312.5 kg); 1st in the 1951 European Championships Featherweight class (310.0 kg); 2nd in the 1952 European Championships Lightweight class.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Weightlifting DEN Johan Runge
Featherweight, Men (Olympic) 7
1952 Summer Olympics Weightlifting DEN Johan Runge
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) 7