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Gerhard Meling

1892 – 1955

Norwegian high jumper

Athletics competitor High jumper
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About Gerhard Meling

Lived 1892 – 1955 (aged 63). Gerhard Meling was a Norwegian athletics competitor and high jumper.

Gerhard Tomin Olsen (May 27, 1892 – July 1, 1955) was a Norwegian track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

He participated in the high jump competition and cleared 1.75 metres but did not qualify for the final. He finished 13th.

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Also known as
Gerhard Olsen, Gerhard Tomin Olsen

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Gerhard Meling's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gerhard Meling?

Norwegian high jumper (1892–1955)

When was Gerhard Meling born?

Gerhard Meling was born on 27 May 1892 in Haugesund Municipality.

When did Gerhard Meling die?

Gerhard Meling died on 1 July 1955.

What was Gerhard Meling's occupation?

Gerhard Meling was an athletics competitor and high jumper.

What nationality was Gerhard Meling?

Gerhard Meling was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gerhard Meling

· Wikidata: Q5550729

· DBpedia: Gerhard Olsen

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