Career
He represented Saskatchewan Vidar. At the 1960 Summer Olympics he progressed from the qualifying round, but did not start in the final. At the 1964 Summer Olympics he did not qualify for the final.
Pedersen established two world records in javelin throw (with the old implement), both at Bislett stadion.
The first record of 87.12 metres came in July 1964 and the second of 91.72 metres was established in September the same year. This remained his career best throw.