Bjørn Bang Andersen

Bjørn Bang Andersen (born 14 November 1937) is a former Norwegian shot putter.

He finished ninth at the 1966 European Championships with a throw of 17.84 metres. In addition he competed at the European Championships in 1962 and 1971 without reaching the finals. He never participated in the Summer Olympics.[1] He became Norwegian champion in the years 1961-1966, 1968 and 1970-1974.[2]

His career best throw was 19.29 metres, achieved in August 1972 at Stavanger stadion. This places him ninth among Norwegian shot putters.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Norwegian international athletes - A (Norwegian)
  2. ↑ Norwegian championships in shot put (Norwegian)
  3. ↑ Norwegian all-time list shot put (Norwegian)



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