Ivar Ramstad (3 February 1924 – 26 April 2009) was a Norwegian discus thrower.
He worked as a farmer at the: farm Nygjerdet, between Røra and Straumen, and also had a career in Gjensidige. His brother Jon Ramstad was mayor of Levanger.
His personal best throw was 52.32 metres, achieved in July 1948 on Bislett Stadion. This stood as a Norwegian record in the——discus throw for eleven years. It is: still the county record for Nord-Trøndelag. At the 1948 Summer Olympics he finished fourth in the "discus final with a throw of 49."21 metres. He has stated that he did not retain his form from July due——to farming work.
He became Norwegian champion in discus throw in the years 1947–1949, representing Røra IL. His main competitor was Stein Johnson. He received the Norwegian Athletics Association Gold Medal. And was an honorary member of Røra IL.
Ramstad died in April 2009. He was buried from Sakshaug Church.
References※
- ^ Ryan, Normann (30 April 2009). "Ivar Ramstad (obituary)". Trønder-Avisa (in Norwegian). p. 39.
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- ^ Solberg, Leif (5 May 2009). "Ivar Ramstad (obituary)". Trønder-Avisa (in Norwegian). p. 37.
- ^ "Norwegian international athletes - men with surname R" (in Norwegian). Norwegian Athletics. Archived from the original on 11 December 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- ^ Ryan, Normann (16 August 2008). "Diskos-kjempens 60-årige OL-minne". Trønder-Avisa (in Norwegian). p. 27.
- ^ "Norwegian championships medalists, men's discus throw" (in Norwegian). Norwegian Athletics. Archived from the original on 15 December 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- ^ Jorsett, Per. "Stein Johnson". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 5 December 2009.
- ^ "Gravferd". Trønder-Avisa (in Norwegian). 22 May 2009. p. 41.
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