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'''Arne Kvalheim''' (born 25 April 1945) is a retired [[Norway|Norwegian]] long-distance runner. He is the brother of [[Knut Kvalheim]].
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'''Arne Kvalheim''' (born 25 April 1945 in Hønefoss) is a retired [[Norway|Norwegian]] long-distance runner. He is the brother of [[Knut Kvalheim]].


He finished fourth at the [[1974 European Indoor Championships in Athletics|1974 European Indoor Championships]] (3000 m) and sixth at the [[1974 European Championships in Athletics|1974 European Championships]] (5000 m). He also competed without reaching the final at the [[1968 Summer Olympics]] as well as the European Championships in [[1966 European Championships in Athletics|1966]] and [[1971 European Championships in Athletics|1971]].<ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/internasjonal/mk.htm Norwegian international athletes - K]</ref>
He finished fourth at the [[1974 European Indoor Championships in Athletics|1974 European Indoor Championships]] (3000 m) and sixth at the [[1974 European Championships in Athletics|1974 European Championships]] (5000 m). He also competed without reaching the final at the [[1968 Summer Olympics]] as well as the European Championships in [[1966 European Championships in Athletics|1966]] and [[1971 European Championships in Athletics|1971]].<ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/internasjonal/mk.htm Norwegian international athletes - K] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928001819/http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/internasjonal/mk.htm |date=2007-09-28 }}</ref>


He was a Norwegian champion in [[800 metres]] in 1966,<ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/nm/m800.htm Norwegian championship, men's 800 metres]</ref> [[1500 metres]] in 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970 and 1972<ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/nm/m1500.htm Norwegian championship, men's 1500 metres]</ref> and [[5000 metres]] in 1969, 1970 and 1971.<ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/nm/m5000.htm Norwegian championship, men's 5000 metres]</ref> He represented the sports club [[IK Tjalve]].
He was a Norwegian champion in [[800 metres]] in 1966,<ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/nm/m800.htm Norwegian championship, men's 800 metres] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930202236/http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/nm/m800.htm |date=2007-09-30 }}</ref> [[1500 metres]] in 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970 and 1972<ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/nm/m1500.htm Norwegian championship, men's 1500 metres] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928003053/http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/nm/m1500.htm |date=2007-09-28 }}</ref> and [[5000 metres]] in 1969, 1970 and 1971.<ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/nm/m5000.htm Norwegian championship, men's 5000 metres] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007152424/http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/nm/m5000.htm |date=October 7, 2008 }}</ref>

In Norway, he represented the sports club [[IK Tjalve]]. While studying in the United States, both brothers ran for the [[Oregon Ducks|University of Oregon]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nbc16.com/sports/tracktown/legendary-uo-athletes-reflect-on-accomplishments-at-sub-4-reunion|title = Legendary UO athletes reflect on accomplishments at Sub 4 Reunion|date = 31 May 2016}}</ref> and the [[Oregon Track Club]] and helped the club setting a world record in the 4 x 1 mile relay at Eugene on May 30, 1968 in 16:05,0 min.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/trackandfield/index.ssf/2009/04/post_34.html|title = Does the U.S. 4xMile record belong in Eugene? The Ducks say: Absolutely. Track news, notes & links|date = 9 April 2009}}</ref>


His personal best times were:
His personal best times were:
*[[800 metres]] - 1:48.7 min (1967). <ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M800.htm Norwegian all-time list, men's 800 metres] {{no icon}}</ref>
*[[800 metres]] - 1:48.7 min (1967).<ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M800.htm Norwegian all-time list, men's 800 metres] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080803233222/http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M800.htm |date=2008-08-03 }} {{in lang|no}}</ref>
*[[1500 metres]] - 3:38.5 min (1968) - fourth on the Norwegian all-time list, only behind [[Lars Martin Kaupang]], [[Vebjørn Rodal]] and [[Knut Kvalheim]].<ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M1500.htm Norwegian all-time list, men's 1500 metres] {{no icon}}</ref>
*[[1500 metres]] - 3:38.5 min (1968) <ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M1500.htm Norwegian all-time list, men's 1500 metres] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930184510/http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M1500.htm |date=2007-09-30 }} {{in lang|no}}</ref>
*[[3000 metres]] - 7:44.8 min (1974) - third on the Norwegian all-time list, only behind [[Marius Bakken]] and [[Knut Kvalheim]].<ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M3000.htm Norwegian all-time list, men's 3000 metres] {{no icon}}</ref>
*[[3000 metres]] - 7:44.8 min (1974) <ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M3000.htm Norwegian all-time list, men's 3000 metres] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022032542/http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M3000.htm |date=2008-10-22 }} {{in lang|no}}</ref>
*[[5000 metres]] - 13:26.4 min (1974) - seventh on the Norwegian all-time list.<ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M5000.htm Norwegian all-time list, men's 5000 metres] {{no icon}}</ref>
*[[5000 metres]] - 13:26.4 min (1974) <ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M5000.htm Norwegian all-time list, men's 5000 metres] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928001600/http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M5000.htm |date=2007-09-28 }} {{in lang|no}}</ref>
*[[10,000 metres]] - 28:47.0 min (1974). <ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M10000.htm Norwegian all-time list, men's 10,000 metres] {{no icon}}</ref>
*[[10,000 metres]] - 28:47.0 min (1974).<ref>[http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M10000.htm Norwegian all-time list, men's 10,000 metres] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080604023407/http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M10000.htm |date=2008-06-04 }} {{in lang|no}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 12:28, 1 August 2024

Arne Kvalheim (born 25 April 1945 in Hønefoss) is a retired Norwegian long-distance runner. He is the brother of Knut Kvalheim.

He finished fourth at the 1974 European Indoor Championships (3000 m) and sixth at the 1974 European Championships (5000 m). He also competed without reaching the final at the 1968 Summer Olympics as well as the European Championships in 1966 and 1971.[1]

He was a Norwegian champion in 800 metres in 1966,[2] 1500 metres in 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970 and 1972[3] and 5000 metres in 1969, 1970 and 1971.[4]

In Norway, he represented the sports club IK Tjalve. While studying in the United States, both brothers ran for the University of Oregon[5] and the Oregon Track Club and helped the club setting a world record in the 4 x 1 mile relay at Eugene on May 30, 1968 in 16:05,0 min.[6]

His personal best times were:

References

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  1. ^ Norwegian international athletes - K Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Norwegian championship, men's 800 metres Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Norwegian championship, men's 1500 metres Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Norwegian championship, men's 5000 metres Archived October 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "Legendary UO athletes reflect on accomplishments at Sub 4 Reunion". 31 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Does the U.S. 4xMile record belong in Eugene? The Ducks say: Absolutely. Track news, notes & links". 9 April 2009.
  7. ^ Norwegian all-time list, men's 800 metres Archived 2008-08-03 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
  8. ^ Norwegian all-time list, men's 1500 metres Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
  9. ^ Norwegian all-time list, men's 3000 metres Archived 2008-10-22 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
  10. ^ Norwegian all-time list, men's 5000 metres Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
  11. ^ Norwegian all-time list, men's 10,000 metres Archived 2008-06-04 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)


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