1936 Berlin Olympics
Sohn, who was competing for the Empire of Japan, won the gold medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics in the marathon. He ran the 42.195 kilometres (26.219 mi) course in 2h29:19.2, breaking the olympic record. His Korean teammate Nam Sung-yong took the bronze medal. Despite both being Koreans, Japan is still officially credited with Sohn's gold and Nam's bronze in the 1936 Summer Olympics medal count.
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