About János Kelen
Lived 1911 – 1991 (aged 80). János Kelen was a Hungarian long-distance runner.
János Kelen (11 February 1911 – 13 October 1991) was a Hungarian long-distance runner who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Biography Kelen finished second behind Jack Holden in the 6 miles event at the 1935 AAA Championships.
At the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, he competed in the men's 5000 metres.
Kelen won the 6 miles race and finished second behind Peter Ward in the 3 miles race at the British 1937 AAA Championships.
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Who was János Kelen?
Hungarian long-distance runner (1911-1991)
When was János Kelen born?
János Kelen was born on 11 February 1911 in Budapest.
When did János Kelen die?
János Kelen died on 13 October 1991 in Budapest.
What was János Kelen's occupation?
János Kelen was a long-distance runner.
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János Kelen was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). János Kelen. https://biography.guide/janos-kelen/
MLA: "János Kelen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/janos-kelen/.
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