Ernst Larsen
Norwegian steeplechase and long-distance runner
About Ernst Larsen
Lived 1926 – 2015 (aged 89). Ernst Larsen was a Norwegian steeplechase runner and long-distance runner.
Ernst Willy Larsen (18 July 1926 – 2 December 2015) was a Norwegian athlete, who competed mainly in the 3000 metre steeplechase. He represented Ranheim IL.
Larsen won the bronze medal in this event at the 1956 Summer Olympics held in Melbourne, Australia as well as the 1954 European Championships in Athletics.
His personal best time was 8:42.4 minutes, achieved in Trondheim on 5 September 1956. This gives him a 23rd place on the Norwegian all-time performers list.
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Who was Ernst Larsen?
Norwegian steeplechase and long-distance runner (1926-2015)
When was Ernst Larsen born?
Ernst Larsen was born on 18 July 1926 in Ranheim, Trondheim municipality.
When did Ernst Larsen die?
Ernst Larsen died on 2 December 2015 in Trondheim.
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Ernst Larsen was a steeplechase runner and long-distance runner.
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Ernst Larsen was Norwegian.
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