Birger Haug
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Birger Johannes•Haug |
| Used name | Birger•Haug |
| Born | 19 August 1908 in Verdal, Trøndelag (NOR) |
| Died | 16 January 1981 (aged 72 years 4 months 28 days) in Verdal, Trøndelag (NOR) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 72 kg |
| Affiliations | Verdal Idrettslag |
| NOC |  Norway |
Biography
Birger Haug was a Norwegian track and field athlete who represented Verdal Idrettslag in the 1930s. Haug specialised in the high jump, winning three silver medals at the national championships (1930, 1931, 1933). He was selected to compete at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics where he tied for ninth with four other athletes who all cleared 1.85 metres. After his sporting career Haug worked as a physical education teacher.
Personal Best: HJ – 1.915 (1931).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NOR |
Birger Haug | |||
| High Jump, Men (Olympic) | =9 |