Haakon Tranberg
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Haakon W. Tranberg (2 March 1917 - 24 April 1991) was a Norwegian sprinter who specialized in the 100 and 200 metres. He represented Kristiansands IF.
He won silver medals in 100 m and 200 m at the 1946 European Championships. He never participated in the Summer Olympics. [1] He became Norwegian champion in 100 m in 1939, 1946 and 1947, [2] in 200 m in 1939 and 1946 [3] and in long jump in 1946 and 1947. [4] His career was interrupted by World War II in Norway 1940-1945.
His career best time in 100 m was 10.4 seconds, achieved in September 1939 at Bislett stadion. [5] A month earlier, on the same track, he had clocked a career best time in 200 m of 21.5 seconds. [6] A year later, again at the same stadium, he achieved a career best in long jump with 7.26 metres. [7]
[edit] References
- ^ Norwegian international athletes - T (Norwegian)
- ^ Norwegian championships in 100 metres (Norwegian)
- ^ Norwegian championships in 200 metres (Norwegian)
- ^ Norwegian championships in long jump (Norwegian)
- ^ Norwegian all-time list 100 metres (Norwegian)
- ^ Norwegian all-time list 200 metres (Norwegian)
- ^ Norwegian all-time list long jump (Norwegian)
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