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 (aged 74 years 7 months 14 days) 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