Richard Olsen
- Born
- Apr 19, 1958 (68 years old)
- Birthplace
- Lyngdal Municipality, Norway
- Events
- Hammer Throw
- Club
- IK Tjalve
Richard Olsen is a Norway thrower, born on April 19, 1958 in Lyngdal Municipality, Norway. He competes primarily in the HT.
His personal bests include 74.46 in the HT. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Norway.
Personal best · Hammer Throw74.46
1983 season best71.06Jul 30, 1983 · Trondheim
Last competitionIAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, HelsinkiAug 8, 1983 · 68.58
As of Oct 28, 2026: Hammer Throw 74.46 (#498 all-time), 1983 season best 71.06 (Jul 30, 1983, Trondheim (NOR)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Aug 8, 1983, 68.58 · 68 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | HT | 71.06 | – | Jul 30, 1983 | Trondheim (NOR) |
| 1982 | HT | 73.30 | – | Jun 4, 1982 | Provo NCAA Championships |
| 1981 | weight-throw | 21.71 | – | Feb 27, 1981 | – |
| 1981 | HT | 73.80 | – | Apr 24, 1981 | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 1980 | HT | 74.46 | – | Jun 14, 1980 | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1979 | HT | 72.18 | – | Apr 13, 1979 | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 1978 | HT | 68.56 | – | Sep 1, 1978 | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
| 1977 | HT | 58.48 | – | Aug 20, 1977 | European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk |