Aksel Madsen (29 July 1899 – 15 December 1988) was a Danish

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength. Within e ...

. He competed in the

marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair div ...

at the

1928 Summer Olympics The 1928 Summer Olympics ( nl, Olympische Zomerspelen 1928), officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad ( nl, Spelen van de IXe Olympiade) and commonly known as Amsterdam 1928, was an international multi-sport event that was celebrated from ...

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* 1899 births 1988 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1928 Summer Olympics Danish male long-distance runners Danish male marathon runners Olympic athletes of Denmark People from Morsø Municipality Sportspeople from the North Jutland Region {{Denmark-athletics-bio-stub