Odd Mæhlum

Norwegian javelin thrower
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IntroNorwegian javelin thrower
PlacesNorway
wasAthlete
Work fieldSports
Gender
Male
Birth8 October 1921, Hamar
Death5 July 2011Hamar (aged 89 years)
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Biography

Odd Mæhlum (8 October 1921 – 5 July 2011) was a Norwegian javelin thrower. He represented Hamar IL.
At the 1948 Summer Olympics he finished fifth in the javelin final with a throw of 65.32 metres. He finished fourth at the 1946 European Championships in Athletics. He became Norwegian champion from 1946-1949.
His personal best throw was 69.08 metres (old type), achieved in September 1947 in Vikersund.

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