About Eugen Haugland
Lived 1912 – 1990 (aged 78). Eugen Haugland was a Norwegian triple jumper, police officer and long jumper.
Eugen Haugland (12 July 1912 – 21 October 1990) was a Norwegian triple jumper. He represented Haugesund IL.
He was a brother of Jens Edv. Haugland, father of Terje Haugland and grandfather of Hanne Haugland.
At the 1936 Summer Olympics he finished fourteenth in the triple jump final with a jump of 14.56 metres. He became Norwegian champion in 1931, 1933-1937 and 1948.
His personal best jump was 15.23 metres, achieved in August 1938 in Haugesund.
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Who was Eugen Haugland?
Norwegian triple jumper (1912-1990)
When was Eugen Haugland born?
Eugen Haugland was born on 12 July 1912 in Stavanger.
When did Eugen Haugland die?
Eugen Haugland died on 21 October 1990 in Haugesund Municipality.
What was Eugen Haugland's occupation?
Eugen Haugland was a triple jumper, police officer and long jumper.
What nationality was Eugen Haugland?
Eugen Haugland was Norwegian.
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