Leif Olve Dolonen Larsen
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| Leif Olve Dolonen Larsen | |
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| Date of birth: | April 3, 1975 |
| Place of birth: | Oslo, Norway |
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| Position(s): | Defensive tackle |
| College: | Texas-El Paso |
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| 2000-2001 | Buffalo Bills |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Leif Olve Dolonen Larsen (born April 3, 1975 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian sportsman who has competed in shot put, American football and professional boxing.
Early on he was a promising shot putter. He finished thirteenth at the 1992 World Junior Championships and fourth at the 1994 World Junior Championships. His last international athletics competition was the 1997 European under-23 Championships, where he finished eighth. [1] His personal best throw was 18.76 metres, achieved in April 1997 in Baton Rouge. [2]
He then concentrated on American football. He played college football for UTEP Miners and was drafted in 2000 by Buffalo Bills, appearing for the team in 2000 and 2001 seasons.
He later retired from football to pursue a boxing career. Since his first game in 2003, he has won nine out nine matches, eight of these on knock-out.
[edit] References
- ^ Norwegian international athletes - L (Norwegian)
- ^ Norwegian all-time list shot put (Norwegian)
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