Tore Johnsen (hammer thrower)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Born | 5 May 1961 Gjøvik, Norway |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Hammer throw |
Tore Johnsen (born 5 May 1961) is a Norwegian athlete. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1]
Competing for the UTEP Miners track and field team, Johnsen won the 1982, 1984, and 1985 weight throw at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships with a best throw of 22.02 metres at the 1984 edition.[2]
References
- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Tore Johnsen Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ↑ "Weight Throw of 78-7 Sets World Best Mark". The New York Times. 26 February 1984. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
Categories:
- 1961 births
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- Athletes (track and field) at the 1984 Summer Olympics
- Norwegian men hammer throwers
- Olympic athletes for Norway
- Sportspeople from Gjøvik Municipality
- Athletes from Innlandet
- NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships winners
- UTEP Miners men's track and field athletes
- 20th-century Norwegian sportsmen
- Men weight throwers
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