Birger Brodtkorb Explained

Birger Brodtkorb (July 3, 1891 – July 24, 1935) was a Norwegian track and field athlete who specialized in the standing jumps. He represented Kristiania IF.^[1]

Participating in the 1912 Summer Olympics, he finished twelfth in the standing long jump competition. He also competed in standing high jump, but did not advance to the final with a jump of 1.40 metres.^[2] He never became Norwegian champion, but won a national silver medal in standing long jump in 1912.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Birger Brodtkorb . Olympedia . 27 April 2021.
2. http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/internasjonal/mb.htm Norwegian international athletes - B
3. http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/nm/mhjut.htm Norwegian championships in standing long jump