 Venzke in 1934 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 27, 1908 Leaf Valley Township, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 1992 (aged 83) Exeter Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 800 m – mile |
| Club | New York Athletic Club |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 800 m – 1:52.5 (1935) 1500 m – 3:49.7 (1940) Mile – 4:10.0 (1932)[1][2] |
Eugene George "Gene" Venzke (June 27, 1908 – February 14, 1992) was an American middle-distance runner. Venzke qualified for the Olympic final at 1500 meters in 1936 and set indoor world records at both 1500 meters and the mile.
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