Alfrēds Ruks (10 November 1890 – 30 November 1941) was a Latvian middle-distance runner.[1] He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1912 Summer Olympics, representing the Russian Empire and the men's 10 kilometres walk at the 1924 Summer Olympics, representing Latvia.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Russian, Latvian |
| Born | 10 November 1890 |
| Died | 30 November 1941 (aged 51) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Middle-distance running |
| Event | 1500 metres |
He was executed in a Soviet prison camp during World War II.[3]
References
External links
- Alfrēds Ruks at Olympics.com
- Alfrēds Ruks at Olympedia
- Alfrēds Ruks at the Latvijas Olimpiskā komiteja (in Latvian) (English translation, archive)
