Jesper Faurschou
 Jesper Faurschou | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1, 1983 |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | Template:Unit weight |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Denmark |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Marathon |
Jesper Lind Faurschou (born July 1, 1983) is a Danish athlete. He is a part of Herning Running Club, Herning Løbeklub, located in Herning. However, he is currently living in Århus.
In 2007 he set a Danish record. He was the first ever to win 5 individual championships in one year – 10 km road, 4 km cross country, half marathon, 5000 metres and 10000 metres.
In 2009 he set yet another Danish record, being the first male to win the Winter Tournament three times in a row. The Winter Tournament is a series of 7 runs - either cross country running or road racing.
In 2008 he participated in the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, and the European Cross Country Championships.
He participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics in the marathon finishing as number 41.
Records
- 1500 metres: 3.51,39 min.
- 3000 metres: 8.11,98 min.
- 5000 metres: 14.15,56 min.
- 10000 metres: 29.47,56 min
- Half marathon: 1.04.46 hours
- Marathon: 2.17.33 hours
References
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