Egil Danielsen is a former Norwegian

Norway

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 javelin throw

Javelin throw

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er. He represented Hamar IL

Hamar IL

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Daielsen won the gold medal

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 at the 1956 Summer Olympics

1956 Summer Olympics

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 with a throw of 85.71 metres. This was a new world record

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 as well as a career best for Danielsen. The world record stood until June 1959, when Al Cantello

Al Cantello

Al Cantello is a retired American javelin thrower as a member of the United States Marine Corps. He is currently the coach of the men's distance running program at the United States Naval Academy where he has been since 1963....

 improved it to 86.04 m.

In addition Danielsen finished tenth at the 1954 European Championships

1954 European Championships in Athletics

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 and won a silver medal

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 at the 1958 European Championships

1958 European Championships in Athletics

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. At the 1960 Summer Olympics

1960 Summer Olympics

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 he did not qualify for the final. He became Norwegian champion in the years 1953-1957. For his Olympic victory and world record Danielsen was selected Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year

Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year

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 in 1956.

Danielsen has been a minor political candidate for the Norwegian Pensioner Party.