Knut Hjeltnes (athlete)
Norwegian discus thrower and shot putter (1951–2024)
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 between 1981 and 1982 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Born | 8 December 1951 Ulvik, Norway |
| Died | 17 January 2024 (aged 72) |
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 115 kg (254 lb; 18.1 st) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | Discus and shot put |
| College team | McDaniel College, Penn State |
| Club | Gular IL |
| Turned pro | 1975 |
| Retired | 1990 |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Discus: 69.62 m (1985) NR Shot put: 20.55 m (1980) |
Hjeltnes died on 17 January 2024, at the age of 72.[1]
References
change- ↑ Friidrettsprofilen Knut Hjeltnes er død (in Norwegian)
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