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Birger Brodtkorb

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Name
  
Birger Brodtkorb

Role
  
Olympic athlete

Died
  
July 24, 1935


Birger Brodtkorb (July 3, 1891 – July 24, 1935) was a Norwegian track and field athlete who specialized in the standing jumps. He represented Kristiania IF.

Participating in the 1912 Summer Olympics, he finished twelfth in the standing long jump competition. He also competed in standing high jump, but did not advance to the final with a jump of 1.40 metres. He never became Norwegian champion, but won a national silver medal in standing long jump in 1912.

References

Birger Brodtkorb Wikipedia