About Inge Simonsen
Born 1953. Inge Simonsen is a Norwegian marathon runner.
Simonsen finishing the IAAF Citizen Golden Marathon in Athens, Greece, 7 March 1982 in 2:15:03 for 6th placeInge Simonsen (born 1 July 1953) is a Norwegian distance runner who tied for first place in the inaugural 1981 London Marathon. In that race, he and the other winner, American Dick Beardsley, intentionally crossed the finish line, in 2:11:48, holding hands in a dead heat. According to Beardsley, "It was a big deal for both of us because neither one of us had won a marathon before."
Achievements All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
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Who is Inge Simonsen?
Norwegian distance runner
When was Inge Simonsen born?
Inge Simonsen was born on 1 July 1953.
What is Inge Simonsen's occupation?
Inge Simonsen is a marathon runner.
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Inge Simonsen is Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Inge Simonsen. https://biography.guide/inge-simonsen/
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