Kari Karlsen
Norwegian high jumper
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Kari Karlsen (born 5 February 1952) is a retired Norwegian high jumper, who was selected for the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityNorwegian
Born5 February 1952
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight63 kg (139 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Born | 5 February 1952 |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | high jump |
| Club | Oslo Idrettslag |
Biography
Karlsen represented Oslo IL and finished tenth at the 1970 European Indoor Championships, eleventh at the 1971 European Indoor Championships and thirteenth at the 1974 European Indoor Championships.[2] She became Norwegian champion in the years 1970-1973.[3]
Karlsen finished third behind Debbie Brill in the high jump event at the British 1971 WAAA Championships.[4][5]
Her personal best jump was 1.80 metres, achieved in July 1971 in London.[6]
