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Per Erling Olsen

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Norwegian javelin thrower
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Per Erling Olsen (born 30 March 1958) is a former Norwegian javelin thrower. He represented SK Vidar. His personal best throw was 90.30 metres (old type), achieved in June 1983 on Bislett stadion.

At the 1984 Summer Olympics he finished ninth in the javelin final with a throw of 78.98 metres. He finished tenth at the 1982 European Championships in Athletics and fifth at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics. He became Norwegian champion from 1980-1984.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Norway
1984 Olympic Games Los Angeles, United States 9th 78.98 m

References

  1. Norwegian all-time list javelin throw Archived 2007-03-06 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
  2. Norwegian international athletes - O Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
  3. Norwegian championships in javelin throw Archived 2007-03-06 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)


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