Erik Simonsen (5 August 1915 – 1 December 2000) was a Danish

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength. Within endurance ru ...

. He competed in the

marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of kilometres ( 26 mi 385 yd), usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There ...

at the

1952 Summer Olympics The 1952 Summer Olympics (, ), officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad (, ) and commonly known as Helsinki 1952, were an international multi-sport event held from 19 July to 3 August 1952 in Helsinki, Finland. After Japan declared in ...

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* 1915 births 2000 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1952 Summer Olympics Danish male long-distance runners Danish male marathon runners Olympic athletes for Denmark Sportspeople from Aalborg Athletes from the North Jutland Region 20th-century Danish sportsmen {{Denmark-athletics-bio-stub