Eugen Haugland

Eugen Haugland (12 July 1912 – 21 October 1990) was a Norwegian triple jumper. He represented Haugesund IL.

He was a brother of Jens Edv. Haugland,[1] father of Terje Haugland and grandfather of Hanne Haugland.

At the 1936 Summer Olympics he finished fourteenth in the triple jump final with a jump of 14.56 metres. [2] He became Norwegian champion in 1931, 1933-1937 and 1948. [3]

His personal best jump was 15.23 metres, achieved in August 1938 in Haugesund. [4]

References

  1. ^ Jafr (28 August 1965). "Blomster til Berit Berthelsen og Thor Helland" (in Norwegian). Aftenposten: p. 13. 
  2. ^ Norwegian Olympic athletes (Norwegian)
  3. ^ Norwegian championships in triple jump (Norwegian)
  4. ^ Norwegian all-time list triple jump (Norwegian)