Eivind Rasmussen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEivind Andor•Rasmussen
Used nameEivind•Rasmussen
Born1 February 1894 in Oslo, Oslo (NOR)
Died3 August 1977 (aged 83 years 6 months 2 days) in Oslo, Oslo (NOR)
AffiliationsIK Tjalve, Oslo (NOR)
NOC Norway

Biography

Norwegian distance runner Eivind Rasmussen competed during the inter-war period where he specialised in the 1,500 metres. He represented IK Tjalve in Oslo with him becoming a three-time national champion in the event (1918, 1920–21). Rasdal ran in the 1,500 at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics but came last in his heat and was eliminated.

Personal Best: 1500 – 4:05.4 (1920).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics NOR Eivind Rasmussen
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) 8 h2 r1/2