- Knut Hjeltnes
Knut Hjeltnes (born
December 8 ,1952 inØystese ) is a former athlete fromNorway . He has won 20 National Championships; 11 inDiscus throw , in 1975-1976, 1978, 1980-1981, 1982-84 1986, and 1988-89 and 9 inShot Put , in 1975-1978, and 1980-1984. His best Olympic placings is two 7th places in 1976 and 1988, and a 4th place in 1984. His best World Championship placing is 9th in 1983. His best European Championship placing is 4th in 1986. He still holds the national record with 69.62 metres, achieved in 1986. He attendedPenn State University inState College, Pennsylvania ,United States from 1974-1975.Hjeltnes is currently coaching athletes at the United States Military Academy at
West Point, NY .References
* [http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/hj/knut-hjeltnes-1.html sports-reference]
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