Sverre Øyvind Sørnes (born 20 February 1945) is a Norwegian long-distance runner who specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
[3] In his main event, 3000 metres steeplechase, he became Norwegian champion in 1971, 1973, 1974, 1976 and 1977, and also won silver medals in 1969 and 1970.
His main competitors were Arne Risa, Ståle Engen, Jan Voje and Knut Kvalheim.
[4] Sørnes also became Norwegian cross-country running champion (3 kilometres, short course) in 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1974.
[5] In 1971 Sørnes overtook Ståle Engen as Norwegian record holder in the steeplechase, running 8:26.4 at Bislett stadion.