Ejner Bech
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Nils Peter Ejner•Bech |
| Used name | Ejner•Bech |
| Born | 15 May 1912 in Kolding, Syddanmark (DEN) |
| Died | 5 May 1956 (aged 43 years 11 months 21 days) in Kolding, Syddanmark (DEN) |
| Affiliations | Kolding IF, Kolding (DEN) |
| NOC |  Denmark |
Biography
Danish track and field athlete Ejner Bech represented Kolding IF where he specialised in racewalking. Bech competed in the 50km racewalk at the 1936 Berlin Olympics but did not finish the event. Outside of athletics he was a treasurer, city council member, and the chair of a school committee. Bech was only 43 when he died from complications of a blood clot.
Personal Best: 50kmW – 4-58:50 (1936).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | DEN |
Ejner Bech | |||
| 50 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) |