Knut Hjeltnes![]() Hjeltnes between 1981 and 1982 |
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| Nationality | Norwegian |
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| Born | (1951-12-08)8 December 1951
Ulvik, Norway |
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| Died | 17 January 2024(2024-01-17) (aged 72) |
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| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) |
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| Weight | 115 kg (254 lb; 18.1 st) |
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| Sport | Track and field |
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| Event(s) | Discus and shot put |
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| College team | McDaniel College, Penn State |
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| Club | Gular IL |
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| Turned pro | 1975 |
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| Retired | 1990 |
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| Personal best(s) | Discus: 69.62 m (1985) NR
Shot put: 20.55 m (1980) |
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Knut Hjeltnes (8 December 1951 – 17 January 2024) was a Norwegian college coach and track and field athlete. He competed in four Olympic events, coming in 4th and 7th place. He competed in the 1976, 1980, 1984 and the 1988.
Hjeltnes died on 17 January 2024, at the age of 72.[1]
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