About Alfons Julen
Lived 1899 – 1988 (aged 89). Alfons Julen was a Swiss military patrol (sport) runner and cross-country skier.
Alfons Julen (20 February 1899 – 9 May 1988) was a cross country skier from Zermatt, Switzerland who competed in military patrol at the first winter Olympics in Chamonix in 1924. The Swiss team, which consisted of Alfred Aufdenblatten, Julen, Anton Julen and Denis Vaucher, finished first in the competition.
Julen competed in cross country 18 km at the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, and in military patrol, which was a demonstration event in 1928. He was brother of Anton Julen, and cousin of the Olympians Oswald Julen (Nordic combined) and Simon Julen (cross country skiing).
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Who was Alfons Julen?
Swiss biathlete (1899-1988)
When was Alfons Julen born?
Alfons Julen was born on 20 February 1899 in Zermatt.
When did Alfons Julen die?
Alfons Julen died on 9 May 1988 in Zermatt.
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Alfons Julen was a military patrol (sport) runner and cross-country skier.
What nationality was Alfons Julen?
Alfons Julen was Swiss.
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