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Per Erling Olsen

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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.[1]

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.[2] He became Norwegian champion from 1980-1984.[3]

Achievements

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

References