Birger Leirud

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarl Birger•Leirud (Johansen-)
Used nameBirger•Leirud
Born26 June 1924 in Sørum, Viken (NOR)
Died10 February 1999 in Leirsund, Skedsmo, Viken (NOR)
AffiliationsLeirsund IL, Leirsund, Skedsmo (NOR)
NOC Norway

Biography

Birger Leirud finished fourth in the 1946 European Championships high jump.

Personal Best: HJ – 1.96 (1947).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Athletics NOR Birger Leirud
High Jump, Men (Olympic) 13
1952 Summer Olympics Athletics NOR Birger Leirud
High Jump, Men (Olympic) 17