Holger Albrechtsen

Holger Albrechtsen (23 June 1906 – 14 August 1992) was a Norwegian hurdler who specialized in the 110 and 400 metres hurdles. He represented IK Tjalve.

He won a bronze medal in 110 mh and finished fourth in 400 mh at the 1946 European Championships. He never participated in other international events like the Summer Olympics. [ [http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/internasjonal/ma.htm Norwegian international athletes - A] no icon] He became Norwegian champion in 110 mh in 1934, 1936 and 1938 [ [http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/nm/m110h.htm Norwegian championships in 110 metres hurdles] no icon] and in 400 mh in 1934 and 1935. [ [http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/nm/m400h.htm Norwegian championships in 400 metres hurdles] no icon]

His career best time in 110 m hurdles was 14.7 seconds, achieved in July 1933 at Bislett stadion. [ [http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M110H.htm Norwegian all-time list 110 metres hurdles] no icon] A year later, on the same track, he clocked a career best time in 400 m hurdles of 54.0 seconds. [ [http://www.friidrett.no/friidrett/statistikk/at/sen/M400H.htm Norwegian all-time list 400 metres hurdles] no icon]

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