Bjørn Gundersen
Norwegian high jumper
About Bjørn Gundersen
Lived 1924 – 2002 (aged 78). Bjørn Gundersen was a Norwegian high jumper.
Bjørn Gundersen (17 January 1924 – 1 August 2002) was a Norwegian high jumper who represented Elverum IL.
At the 1952 Summer Olympics he finished eighth in the high jump final with a jump of . He became Norwegian champion in 1947, 1951 and 1954.
His personal best jump was , achieved in August 1954, in Elverum.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bjørn Gundersen?
Norwegian high jumper
When was Bjørn Gundersen born?
Bjørn Gundersen was born on 17 January 1924 in Elverum Municipality.
When did Bjørn Gundersen die?
Bjørn Gundersen died on 1 August 2002 in Elverum Municipality.
What was Bjørn Gundersen's occupation?
Bjørn Gundersen was a high jumper.
What nationality was Bjørn Gundersen?
Bjørn Gundersen was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bjørn Gundersen. https://biography.guide/bjorn-gundersen/
MLA: "Bjørn Gundersen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bjorn-gundersen/.
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