About Birger Brodtkorb
Lived 1891 – 1935 (aged 44). Birger Brodtkorb was a Norwegian athletics competitor.
Birger Brodtkorb (July 3, 1891 – July 24, 1935) was a Norwegian track and field athlete who specialized in the standing jumps. He represented Kristiania IF.
Participating in the 1912 Summer Olympics, he finished twelfth in the standing long jump competition. He also competed in standing high jump but did not advance to the final with a jump of 1.40 metres. He never became Norwegian champion but won a national silver medal in standing long jump in 1912.
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Who was Birger Brodtkorb?
Norwegian high jumper
When was Birger Brodtkorb born?
Birger Brodtkorb was born on 3 July 1891.
When did Birger Brodtkorb die?
Birger Brodtkorb died on 24 July 1935.
What was Birger Brodtkorb's occupation?
Birger Brodtkorb was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Birger Brodtkorb?
Birger Brodtkorb was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Birger Brodtkorb. https://biography.guide/birger-brodtkorb/
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