Arne Hamarsland is a former Norwegian

Norway

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 middle distance runner who specialized in 1500 metres

1500 metres

The 1,500-metre run is the premier middle distance track event.Aerobic endurance is the biggest factor contributing to success in the 1500 metres but the athlete also requires significant sprint speed.In modern times, the 1,500-metre run has been run at a pace faster than the average person could...

. He represented IL Gular

IL Gular

Idrottslaget Gular is a Norwegian athletics club from Bergen, founded in 1946. In the past it has had sections for handball, skiing, gymnastics and football....

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At the 1960 Summer Olympics

1960 Summer Olympics

The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held from August 25 to September 11, 1960 in Rome, Italy...

 he finished ninth in the 1500 m final in 3:45.0 minutes. He competed at the 1958 European Championships

1958 European Championships in Athletics

The 6th European Athletics Championships were held from 19 August to 24 August 1958 in the Olympic Stadium of Stockholm, Sweden.-Men's results:-Women's results:-Medal table:-References:*...

 without reaching the final. He became Norwegian champion in 800 m in 1960 and 1961 and in 1500 m in the years 1955-1956, 1959-1961 and 1963.

Personal bests

• 800 metres - 1:49.1 min (1958)
• 1500 metres - 3:39.8 min (1958) - twelfth among Norwegian 1500 m runners.