Wilhelm Blystad Explained

Wilhelm Arnt Blystad (September 15, 1881 – July 4, 1954) was a Norwegian track and field athlete. He represented IK Tjalve.^[1]

Participating in the 1908 Summer Olympics, he first competed in the 110 metres hurdles but did not finish his heat and was eliminated. He then finished eighth in the standing high jump competition after clearing 1.42 metres.^[2] He became Norwegian champion in the 110 metres hurdles in 1904^[3] and in high jump in 1902.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wilhelm Blystad . Olympedia . 9 March 2021.
2. http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/internasjonal/mb.htm Norwegian international athletes - B
3. http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/nm/m110h.htm Norwegian championships in 110 metres hurdles
4. http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/nm/mhj.htm Norwegian championships in high jump