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Otto Berg

1906 – 1991

Norwegian long jumper

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About Otto Berg

Lived 1906 – 1991 (aged 84). Otto Berg was a Norwegian long jumper, police officer and artistic gymnast.

Otto Berg (24 August 1906 in Bolsøy, Molde – 10 April 1991) was a Norwegian long jumper .

At the 1936 Summer Olympics he finished tenth in the long jump final with a jump of 7.30 metres. He won the silver medal at the 1934 European Championships in Athletics. He became Norwegian champion in long jump in 1931 and 1934–1936.

His personal best jump was 7.53 metres, achieved in August 1934 on Bislett stadion.

In 1934 he won the Egebergs Ærespris.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Long jumper, police officer, artistic gymnast
Nationality
Awards
Egebergs Ærespris

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Otto Berg's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Otto Berg?

Norwegian long jumper (1906-1991)

When was Otto Berg born?

Otto Berg was born on 24 August 1906 in Bolsøy Municipality.

When did Otto Berg die?

Otto Berg died on 10 April 1991 in Bærum Municipality.

What was Otto Berg's occupation?

Otto Berg was a long jumper, police officer and artistic gymnast.

What nationality was Otto Berg?

Otto Berg was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Otto Berg

· Wikidata: Q1785722

· DBpedia: Otto Berg (athlete)

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