Şevki Koru (1 April 1913 – 27 September 2003) was a Turkish

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 stamina as well as mental strength. Within endurance ru ...

. He competed in the

marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of kilometres ( 26 mi 385 yd), 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 ...

at the

1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and officially branded as London 1948, were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus cau ...

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1913 births 2003 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics Turkish male long-distance runners Turkish male marathon runners Olympic athletes for Turkey Place of birth missing 20th-century Turkish sportsmen {{Turkey-athletics-bio-stub