Per Erling Olsen

Norwegian javelin thrower
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroNorwegian javelin thrower
PlacesNorway
isAthlete
Work fieldSports
Gender
Male
Birth30 March 1958
Age66 years
Star signAries
Awards
Bislett medal1983
The details

Biography

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

YearCompetitionVenuePositionNotes
Representing  Norway
1984Olympic GamesLos Angeles, United States9th78.98 m
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