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Arne Halse

1887 – 1975

Norwegian javelin thrower

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About Arne Halse

Lived 1887 – 1975 (aged 87). Arne Halse was a Norwegian athletics competitor.

Arne Halse (20 October 1887 – 3 July 1975) was a Norwegian athlete who specialized in the different forms of javelin throw. He represented Trondhjems IF and later SK Brage, both in Trondheim.

At the 1906 Summer Olympics, he finished seventh in the freestyle javelin throw. At the 1908 Summer Olympics he won a silver medal in the regular javelin throw, a bronze medal in freestyle and finished fifth in shot put. At the 1912 Summer Olympics, he finished seventh in the regular javelin throw and fifth in the two-handed javelin throw.

He became Norwegian champion in javelin throw in 1905–1907 and 1909 and in shot put in 1906–1907 and 1909.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arne Halse?

Norwegian javelin thrower (1887-1975)

When was Arne Halse born?

Arne Halse was born on 20 October 1887 in Kristiansund Municipality.

When did Arne Halse die?

Arne Halse died on 3 July 1975 in Trondheim.

What was Arne Halse's occupation?

Arne Halse was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Arne Halse?

Arne Halse was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arne Halse

· Wikidata: Q657232

· DBpedia: Arne Halse

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