Arne Risa

Arne Risa (born 5 May 1944) is a former Norwegian long-distance runner who specialized in 3000 metres steeplechase and 10,000 metres. He represented IL Gular.

At the 1968 Summer Olympics he finished eighth in the 3000 m SC final in 9:09.98 minutes. He finished sixth at the 1969 European Championships.[1] He was the Norwegian champion in 1968 and 1969.[2]

His personal best time was 8:31.6 minutes, achieved in August 1970 at Bislett stadion.[3]

Over 10,000 m he had a personal best of 28:24.41 minutes, achieved in August 1971 in Helsinki.[4] He was the Norwegian champion in this event in 1962-1972 and 1974.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Norwegian international athletes - R (Norwegian)
  2. ↑ Norwegian championships in 3000 m steeplechase (Norwegian)
  3. ↑ Norwegian all-time list 3000 m steeplechase (Norwegian)
  4. ↑ Norwegian all-time list 10,000 m (Norwegian)
  5. ↑ Norwegian championships in 10,000 m (Norwegian)


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