Arne Hamarsland

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Arne Hamarsland (24 July 1933 – 10 April 2025) was a Norwegian middle-distance runner who specialized in 1500 metres. He represented IL Gular.

Biography

At the 1960 Summer Olympics, he finished ninth in the 1,500 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 represented the Centre Party for eight years in Ytrebygda borough council, and chaired Bergen Sports Council from 1997 to 1998.[4]

Hamarsland died on 10 April 2025, at the age of 91.[5]

Personal bests

  • 800 metres - 1:49.1 min (1958) [6]
  • 1500 metres - 3:39.8 min (1958) - twelfth among Norwegian 1500 m runners.[7]

References

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