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References
- ↑ Norwegian international athletes - T Archived 2010-01-07 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
- ↑ Norwegian championships in javelin throw Archived 2007-03-06 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
- ↑ Norwegian all-time list javelin throw Archived 2007-03-06 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)
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