Jeff Julian: key obituary facts
Is Jeff Julian dead? Yes. Jeff Julian died on November 7, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: Jeff Julian's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jeff Julian known for?
He was a New Zealand marathon runner (1935–2026).
More about Jeff Julian
Born: 9 October 1935.
Place of birth: Taumarunui.
Gender: male.
Nationality: New Zealand.
Also known as: Jeffrey Julian, Jeffrey Lynn Julian.
Jeffrey Lynn Julian, known as Jeff Julian, a New Zealand Olympic marathon runner, died November 7, 2026, aged 91.
Born in Taumarunui on October 9, 1935, he trained under Arthur Lydiard before making his Olympic debut in the marathon at the 1960 Summer Games in Rome. Julian finished 18th there, representing New Zealand in an event that would also take him to Tokyo four years later.
At the 1964 Summer Olympics, he placed 29th in the marathon, completing his second Olympic appearance. His two starts came in successive editions of the Games, first in Europe and then in Asia. Julian was disappointed not to be selected for the 1968 Summer Olympics, and later pursued another place on the New Zealand team with an unsuccessful selection bid for the 1972 Games. The marathon was his event at both Olympics, and his later selection efforts did not bring a third appearance. His Olympic record thus comprised the Rome and Tokyo races, with no further Games appearance after those two starts.