Arne Hamarsland
Arne Hamarsland (born 24 July 1933) is a former Norwegian middle distance runner who specialized in 1500 metres. He represented IL Gular.
At the 1960 Summer Olympics he finished ninth in the 1500 m final in 3:45.0 minutes. He also competed at the 1958 European Championships without reaching the final.[1] He became Norwegian champion in 800 m in 1960 and 1961 [2] and in 1500 m in the years 1955-1956, 1959-1961 and 1963.[3]
He has represented the Centre Party for eight years in Ytrebygda borough council, and chaired Bergen Sports Council from 1997 to 1998.[4]
Personal bests
- 800 metres - 1:49.1 min (1958) [5]
- 1500 metres - 3:39.8 min (1958) - twelfth among Norwegian 1500 m runners.[6]
References
- ↑ Norwegian international athletes - H (Norwegian)
- ↑ Norwegian championships in 800 metres (Norwegian)
- ↑ Norwegian championships in 1500 metres (Norwegian)
- ↑ Engh, Lene Bjånesøy (4 April 2008). "Arne Hamarsland (74) hedret av idrettsrådet". Fanaposten (in Norwegian). p. 12.
- ↑ Norwegian all-time list 800 metres (Norwegian)
- ↑ Norwegian all-time list 1500 metres (Norwegian)
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