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References
- ↑ Norwegian international athletes – N Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
- ↑ Norwegian championships in 10,000 metres Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
- ↑ Norwegian championships in 3000 metres s'chase Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
- ↑ Norwegian championships in 5000 metres Archived October 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
- ↑ Norwegian all-time list 10,000 metres Archived 2008-06-04 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
- ↑ Norwegian all-time list 5000 metres Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
- ↑ Norwegian all-time list 3000 metres steeplechase Archived 2007-03-11 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
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