Odd Mæhlum

Odd Mæhlum (8 October 1921 – 5 July 2011)[1] 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.[2] He became Norwegian champion from 1946-1949.[3]

His personal best throw was 69.08 metres (old type), achieved in September 1947 in Vikersund.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans (December 2012). "Odd Mæhlum Biography and Olympic Results". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Retrieved 2012-12-15.
  2. ↑ Norwegian international athletes - M (Norwegian)
  3. ↑ Norwegian championships in javelin throw (Norwegian)
  4. ↑ Norwegian all-time list javelin throw (Norwegian)



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