Johan Trandem, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Johan Trandem

Norwegian shot putter and discus thrower

Date of Birth: 23-Jul-1899

Place of Birth: Eidskog, Hedmark, Norway

Date of Death: 29-Dec-1996

Profession: discus thrower, shot putter

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Johan Trandem (23 July 1899 – 29 December 1996) was a Norwegian shot putter and discus thrower. At the 1928 Summer Olympics he finished eighth in the discus final with a throw of 43.97 metres and thirteenth in shot put with 13.40 metres.
He became Norwegian champion in discus throw in the years 1922-1924, and in shot put in 1925.His personal best discus throw was 44.60 metres, achieved in September 1928 in Skotterud.
His personal best in shot put was 13.81 metres, achieved in October 1925 in Halden.