About Janko Benša
Born 1977. Janko Benša is an athletics competitor.
Racing in the United States
He left for the United States to race professionally. On February 20, 2000, he was entered in the Austin Marathon as a professional pacemaker, but decided in the middle of the race to try finishing and ended up winning. On December 31, 2000, in below-freezing temperatures and strong gusts, he won a four-mile road race organized by NYRR called the New Year's Eve Midnight Run. He finished the race in 19:31 (min:sec), ahead of runner-up Marcus O'Sullivan by 15 seconds. On June 1, 2002, he won the Stillwater Stampede 5-miler in 23:46.47, breaking the course record previously held by 2:10-marathoner Nelson Ndereva Njeru.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Janko Benša?
Serbian long-distance runner
When was Janko Benša born?
Janko Benša was born on 28 June 1977 in Vrbas.
What is Janko Benša's occupation?
Janko Benša is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Janko Benša?
Janko Benša's recorded nationality: Serbs.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Janko Benša. https://biography.guide/janko-bensa/
MLA: "Janko Benša." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/janko-bensa/.
Chicago: "Janko Benša." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/janko-bensa/.
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