About Odd Mæhlum
Lived 1921 – 2011 (aged 89). Odd Mæhlum was a Norwegian javelin thrower.
Odd Mæhlum (8 October 1921 – 5 July 2011) was a Norwegian javelin thrower who represented Hamar IL.
At the 1948 Summer Olympics he finished fifth in the javelin final with a throw of 65.32 metres. He finished fourth at the 1946 European Championships in Athletics. He became Norwegian champion from 1946 to 1949.
His personal best throw was 69.08 metres (old type), achieved in September 1947 in Vikersund.
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Who was Odd Mæhlum?
Norwegian javelin thrower (1921–2011)
When was Odd Mæhlum born?
Odd Mæhlum was born on 8 October 1921 in Hamar Municipality.
When did Odd Mæhlum die?
Odd Mæhlum died on 5 July 2011 in Hamar Municipality.
What was Odd Mæhlum's occupation?
Odd Mæhlum was a javelin thrower.
What nationality was Odd Mæhlum?
Odd Mæhlum was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Odd Mæhlum. https://biography.guide/odd-maehlum/
MLA: "Odd Mæhlum." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/odd-maehlum/.
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