About Olaf Strand
Lived 1899 – 1997 (aged 98). Olaf Strand was a Norwegian athletics competitor.
Olaf Strand (15 January 1899 – 10 February 1997) was a Norwegian middle distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres.
At the 1928 Summer Olympics he reached the semi-final, where he finished eighth with a time of 1:59.9 minutes. He became Norwegian champion in 800 metres in 1930, and won silver medals in the 800, 400 and 1500 metres. He represented TIF Viking in Bergen.
His personal best time was 1:54.8 minutes, achieved in August 1929 in Stockholm. He died in 1997, 98 years old.
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Who was Olaf Strand?
Norwegian distance runner (1899-1997)
When was Olaf Strand born?
Olaf Strand was born on 15 January 1899.
When did Olaf Strand die?
Olaf Strand died on 10 February 1997.
What was Olaf Strand's occupation?
Olaf Strand was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Olaf Strand?
Olaf Strand was Norwegian.
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