1946 European Athletics Championships – Men's marathon

The men's marathon at the 1946 European Athletics Championships was held in Oslo, Norway, on 22 August 1946.

Medalists Gold Mikko Hietanen Silver Väinö Muinonen Bronze Yakov Punko

Results It is reported that the event was held on a short course measuring only 40.1 kilometres. Therefore, the winning time is no new championship record.

Final 22 August Rank Name Nationality Time Notes Mikko Hietanen 2:24:55 Väinö Muinonen 2:26:08 Yakov Punko 2:26:21 4 Pierre Cousin 2:27:05 5 Gösta Leandersson 2:28:30 6 Erik Jonsson 2:30:08 7 Squire Yarrow 2:30:40 8 Henning Larsen 2:32:50 9 Athanasios Ragazos 2:32:58 10 Kaspar Schiesser 2:36:42 11 Václav Weisshäutel 2:37:07 12 John Systad 2:42:59 13 Robert Nevens 2:50:23 14 Antonín Špiroch 2:57:44 Horace Oliver Øivind Gundhu Stylianos Kiriakidis

Participation According to an unofficial count, 17 athletes from 11 countries participated in the event.

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