Erling Vinne
Norwegian triple jumper
About Erling Vinne
Lived 1892 – 1963 (aged 70). Erling Vinne was a Norwegian triple jumper.
Vinne jumps 14.65 meters on 23 September 1917, his longest ever. Erling Vinne (7 August 1892 – 20 June 1963) was a Norwegian triple jumper. He represented IK Tjalve.
At the 1912 Summer Olympics, he finished fourth in the triple jump final with a jump of 14.14 metres. At the 1920 Summer Olympics, he finished thirteenth with 13.34 metres. He became Norwegian champion in 1912, 1914 and 1917-1919.
His personal best jump was 14.65 metres, achieved on 23 September 1917 in Kristiania.
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Who was Erling Vinne?
Norwegian triple jumper
When was Erling Vinne born?
Erling Vinne was born on 7 August 1892 in Christiania.
When did Erling Vinne die?
Erling Vinne died on 20 June 1963 in Oslo.
What was Erling Vinne's occupation?
Erling Vinne was a triple jumper.
What nationality was Erling Vinne?
Erling Vinne was Norwegian.
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