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Arne Kvalheim

Arne Kvalheim

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Birth dateApr 25, 1945
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Arne Kvalheim is a Norway middle-distance runner, born on April 25, 1945. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:49.4h in the 800m, 3:38.5h in the 1500m, 3:56.4h in the Mile, 7:44.8h in the 3000m and 13:26.4h in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Norway.

Key facts
3000 m
7:44.8h
1500 m
3:38.5h
1977 season best
13:40.1h
Aug 9, 1977
1977 season best
Age
81 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 3000 m 7:44.8h, 1500 m 3:38.5h, 1977 season best 13:40.1h (Aug 9, 1977) · 81 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1977
5000m
13:40.1h-Aug 9, 1977
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1974
1500m
3:40.4h-Jun 28, 1974
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1974
3000m
7:44.8h-Jul 4, 1974
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1974
3000m-short-track
7:53.34-Mar 10, 1974-European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
1974
5000m
13:26.4h-Jul 30, 1974
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1974
5000m-short-track
13:52.6h-Feb 16, 1974--
1974
10000m
28:47.0h-Jul 9, 1974--
1973
1500m
3:40.3h-Jun 19, 1973
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1973
3000m
7:47.2h-Jul 5, 1973
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1973
5000m
13:30.4h-Aug 5, 1973
↓
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1971
Mile
3:56.4h-Jun 6, 1971
↑
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1969
Mile
4:00.9h-Jul 2, 1969
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1968
1500m
3:38.5h-Aug 28, 1968
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1968
Mile
3:58.5-Apr 13, 1968
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1967
Mile
3:59.4-Aug 24, 1967
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1966
800m
1:49.4h-Sep 2, 1966-Budapest European Championships
1966
1500m
3:45.7h-Aug 30, 1966
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Budapest European Championships

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:40.1HT-Aug 9Oslo

1974

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:27.23-Sep 8Roma European Championships
5000m
13:56.8HT-Sep 6Roma European Championships
5000m
13:56.8HT-Sep 2Roma European Championships
5000m
13:27.23-Sep 2Roma European Championships
5000m
13:26.4HT-Jul 30Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
10000m
28:47.0HT-Jul 9Oslo
3000m
7:44.8HT-Jul 4Oslo
1500m
3:40.4HT-Jun 28Västeras, Västerås
5000m
13:27.47-Jun 26Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
5000m
13:28.6HT-Jun 9Stockholm
5000m
13:28.48-Jun 9-
3000m-short-track
7:53.34-Mar 10European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
3000m-short-track
7:53.34-Mar 9European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
3000m-short-track
7:58.44-Mar 9European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
5000m-short-track
13:52.6HT-Feb 16Berlin (i)

1973

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:30.4HT-Aug 5European Cup Semi Final, Oslo
3000m
7:47.2HT-Jul 5Oslo
1500m
3:40.3HT-Jun 19Oslo

1971

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
DNF-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
Mile
3:56.4HT-Jun 6Eugene, OR
Mile
3:58.1-May 1-

1969

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
4:00.9HT-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1968

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:55.32-Oct 19The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
1500m
3:47.50-Oct 18The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
1500m
3:38.5HT-Aug 28Oslo
Mile
3:58.5-Apr 13-

1967

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.4-Aug 24-
Mile
3:59.4-May 6-

1966

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.4HT-Sep 2Budapest European Championships
1500m
3:45.7HT-Aug 30Budapest European Championships
800m
1:49.4HT-Aug 30Budapest European Championships
1500m
3:45.7HT-Aug 30Budapest European Championships

Honours

6

Roma European Championships

5000 Metres

1974
4

European Indoor Championships

3000 Metres Short Track

1974
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Arne Kvalheim's 3000 m personal best?

Arne Kvalheim's 3000 m personal best is 7:44.8h, set on Jul 4, 1974 in Oslo (NOR).

Which events does Arne Kvalheim compete in?

Arne Kvalheim competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

How did Arne Kvalheim perform in 1977?

1977 season best: 13:40.1h, set on Aug 9, 1977.