Rolf Hansen (athlete)

For other people of the same name, see Rolf Hansen (disambiguation).
Rolf Hansen
Personal information
Nationality  Norway
Born October 9, 1906(1906-10-09)
Sarpsborg, Østfold
Died May 9, 1980(1980-05-09) (aged 73)
Sarpsborg, Østfold
Sport
Sport Track and field
Event(s) 5,000 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 14.48,0 (1936)

Rolf Hansen (9 October 1906 – 9 May 1980) was a Norwegian long-distance runner who specialized in the 5000 metres.

At the 1936 Summer Olympics he finished ninth in the 5000 m final in 14:48.0 minutes.[1] This was his career best time.[2] He became Norwegian champion in 1935 and 1936.[3]

References

  1. ^ Norwegian international athletes - H (Norwegian)
  2. ^ Norwegian all-time list 5000 m (Norwegian)
  3. ^ Norwegian championships in 5000 m (Norwegian)