About Edwin Genung
Lived 1908 – 1986 (aged 77). Edwin Genung was an American middle-distance runner.
Edwin Bernard Genung (February 15, 1908 - May 2, 1986) was an American middle-distance runner. He placed 4th in the 800 meters at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Career
As a sophomore at the University of Washington, Genung was NCAA champion in 1929 at 880 yards. Although he failed to win at the NCAA meet again (he placed third as a senior in 1931), In 1932 the national championships in Stanford doubled as the Olympic Trials and Genung won for the third time, beating that year's NCAA winner Charles Hornbostel. Genung thus qualified for the Olympics in Los Angeles, where he won his heat to make it to the final; in the final, he finished just out of medals in fourth place.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edwin Genung?
American middle-distance runner
When was Edwin Genung born?
Edwin Genung was born on 15 September 1908 in Seattle.
When did Edwin Genung die?
Edwin Genung died on 2 May 1986 in Riverside.
What was Edwin Genung's occupation?
Edwin Genung was a middle-distance runner.
What nationality was Edwin Genung?
Edwin Genung was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edwin Genung. https://biography.guide/edwin-genung/
MLA: "Edwin Genung." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edwin-genung/.
Chicago: "Edwin Genung." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edwin-genung/.
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