Per Erling Olsen

Per Erling Olsen (born 30 March 1958) is a former Norwegian javelin thrower. He represented SK Vidar. His personal best throw was 90.30 metres (old type), achieved in June 1983 on Bislett stadion.^[1]

portrait of Per Erling Olsen

At the 1984 Summer Olympics he finished ninth in the javelin final with a throw of 78.98 metres. He finished tenth at the 1982 European Championships in Athletics and fifth at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics.^[2] He became Norwegian champion from 1980-1984.^[3]

Achievements

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Notes
Representing  Norway
1984	Olympic Games	Los Angeles, United States	9th	78.98 m