Knut Hjeltnes
Norwegian discus thrower and shot putter (1951–2024)
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Summary
Knut Hjeltnes was born on December 8, 1951[1], in Ulvik[2]. He died on January 17, 2024[3], in Ulvik Municipality[4]. He worked as a discus thrower[5] and shot putter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Norway[8]
- Educated at: Pennsylvania State University[9], Brigham Young University[10], McDaniel College[11]
- Award received: Bislett medal[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Knut Hjeltnes[14]
- Sport: athletics[15]
- Family name: Hjeltnes[16]
- Given name: Knut[17]
- Participant in: 1976 Summer Olympics[18], 1984 Summer Olympics[19], 1988 Summer Olympics[20], 1983 World Championships in Athletics[21], 1987 World Championships in Athletics[22], 1979 IAAF World Cup[23], 1978 European Athletics Championships[24], 1982 European Athletics Championships[25], 1986 European Athletics Championships[26], 1985 European Athletics Indoor Championships[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[28]
- Country for sport: Norway[29]
- Name in native language: Knut Hjeltnes[30]
- Height: 192 cm[31]
- Mass: 120 kg[32]
- Sports discipline competed in: discus throw[33], shot put[34]
- P14843: 14429[35]
Why It Matters
Knut Hjeltnes has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]
FAQs
Where was Knut Hjeltnes born?
Knut Hjeltnes's place of birth was Ulvik[2].
Where did Knut Hjeltnes die?
Knut Hjeltnes died in Ulvik Municipality[4].
What did Knut Hjeltnes do for work?
Knut Hjeltnes worked as a discus thrower[5] and shot putter[6].
Where did Knut Hjeltnes go to school?
Knut Hjeltnes was educated at Pennsylvania State University[9], Brigham Young University[10], and McDaniel College[11].
What awards did Knut Hjeltnes receive?
Honors received include Bislett medal[12].