Background
He was born in Snillfjord and represented Selsbakk IF in Trondheim.
long-distance runner cross-country skier
He was born in Snillfjord and represented Selsbakk IF in Trondheim.
His athletics career centered on long-distance running. In the 10,000 metres event he finished fourth at the 1948 Summer Olympics, sixth at the 1950 European Championships and tenth at the 1952 Summer Olympics. In addition he finished tenth in 5000 metres at the 1948 Olympics and fourth in 3000 m steeplechase at the 1950 European Championships.