Ken McArthur
South AfricaRetired- Born
- Feb 10, 1882
- Birthplace
- Dervock, Northern Ireland (GBR)
- Height
- 1.88 m
- Weight
- 77 kg
Ken McArthur is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on February 10, 1882 in Dervock, Northern Ireland (GBR). Standing 1.88 m and weighing 77 kg, He competes primarily in the Marathon.
His personal bests include 2:36:54.8 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions.
1912 season best2:36:54.8Jul 14, 1912
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Last competitionThe V Olympic Games, StockholmJul 14, 1912 · 2:36:54.8
As of Oct 31, 2026: 1912 season best 2:36:54.8 (Jul 14, 1912) · Last competition: The V Olympic Games, Stockholm, Jul 14, 1912, 2:36:54.8 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 144 years old · Retired
Personal bests
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Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Marathon | 2:36:54.8 | – | Jul 14, 1912 | The V Olympic Games, Stockholm |