Erling Kaas
Norwegian pole vaulter
About Erling Kaas
Lived 1915 – 1996 (aged 80). Erling Kaas was a Norwegian pole vaulter and salesperson.
Erling Kaas (19 August 1915 – 17 June 1996) was a Norwegian pole vaulter. He represented IK Tjalve.
At the 1948 Summer Olympics, he finished fourth in the pole vault final with a vault of 4.10 metres. At the 1952 Summer Olympics he finished sixteenth with 3.80 m. He finished fourth at the 1946 European Championships and fifth at the 1950 European Championships, both times with 4.10 m. He became Norwegian champion in 1939 and 1946-1952.
His personal best jump was 4.31 metres, achieved in July 1948 on Bislett stadion.
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Who was Erling Kaas?
Norwegian pole vaulter (1915-1996)
When was Erling Kaas born?
Erling Kaas was born on 19 August 1915 in Oslo.
When did Erling Kaas die?
Erling Kaas died on 17 June 1996 in Copenhagen.
What was Erling Kaas's occupation?
Erling Kaas was a pole vaulter and salesperson.
What nationality was Erling Kaas?
Erling Kaas was Norwegian.
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