Arne Hamarsland (born 24 July 1933) is a Norwegian middle-distance runner who specialized in 1500 metres. He represented IL Gular.

At the 1960 Summer Olympics, he finished ninth in the 1,500m final in 3:45.0 minutes. He also competed at the 1958 European Championships without reaching the final.[1] He became Norwegian champion in 800 m in 1960 and 1961 [2] and in 1500 m in the years 1955–1956, 1959-1961 and 1963.[3]

He has represented the Centre Party for eight years in Ytrebygda borough council, and chaired Bergen Sports Council from 1997 to 1998.[4]

Personal bests

  • 800 metres - 1:49.1 min (1958) [5]
  • 1500 metres - 3:39.8 min (1958) - twelfth among Norwegian 1500 m runners.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Norwegian international athletes - H Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
  2. ↑ Norwegian championships in 800 metres Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
  3. ↑ Norwegian championships in 1500 metres Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
  4. ↑ Engh, Lene Bjånesøy (4 April 2008). "Arne Hamarsland (74) hedret av idrettsrådet". Fanaposten (in Norwegian). p. 12.
  5. ↑ Norwegian all-time list 800 metres Archived 2008-08-03 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
  6. ↑ Norwegian all-time list 1500 metres Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)


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