Education At the 1936 Summer Olympics he finished tenth in the long jump final with a jump of 7.30 metres.
Achievements He won the silver medal at the 1934 European Championships in Athletics. He became Norwegian champion in long jump in 1931 and 1934-1936. His personal best jump was 7.53 metres, achieved in August 1934 on Bislett stadion. In 1934 he won the Egebergs Ærespris.