Roger Norman (athlete)

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Roger Norman
Roger Norman (jumper).jpg
Personal information
Born2 August 1928
Västerås, Sweden
Died29 November 1995 (aged 67)
Västerås, Sweden
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight70 kg (150 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Triple jump
ClubVästerås IK
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)15.41 m (1958)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1954 Bern Triple jump

Roger Karl Evald Norman (2 August 1928 – 29 November 1995) was a Swedish triple jumper. He won a silver medal at the 1954 European Athletics Championships and finished eighth at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1][3]

Norman was the Swedish triple jump champion in 1952–58. After retiring from competitions he stayed with his club Västerås IK as a sports administrator.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Roger Norman. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Roger Norman. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ Roger Norman. Swedish Olympic Committee.
  4. ^ Roger Norman 1928–1995. storagrabbar.se