Per Erling Olsen (born 30 March 1958) is a former Norwegian javelin thrower. He represented SK Vidar. His personal best throw was 90.30 metres (old type), achieved in June 1983 on Bislett stadion. [1]
At the 1984 Summer Olympics he finished ninth in the javelin final with a throw of 78.98 metres. He finished tenth at the 1982 European Championships in Athletics and fifth at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics. [2] He became Norwegian champion from 1980-1984. [3]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Norway | ||||
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 9th | 78.98 m |
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