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Bruno Junk

Estonian athletics competitor (1929-1995) · Estonia · On the map · Athletes · Died at 65

Bruno Junk was an Estonian race walker. He competed for the Soviet Union at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics and won bronze medals on both occasions. He set a world record in the 15 km in 1951 (1:08:08.0), and had world's best times in the 20 km in 1956 (1:30:00.8) and in the 3 km in 1952 (11:51.4).

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Order of the Red Banner of Labour

About this person

Domestically he won four Soviet titles: in 1951 and 1956 in the 20 km, and in 1952 and 1953 in the 10 km, and eight Estonian titles: in 1949-50 and 1956-59 in the 20 km, in 1958 in the 10 km, and in 1959 in the 30 km.

Country
Estonia
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 1995 · aged 65