Rune Nilsen

Rune Nilsen (15 September 1923 – 19 July 1998) was a Norwegian triple jumper.

He edged out Kaare Strøm and Eugen Haugland, who had greatly dominated the event before the war.

[3] His personal best triple jump was 15.13 metres, achieved at the 1952 Olympics.

[4] His personal best long jump was 7.12 metres, achieved in June 1950 at Bislett stadion.

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