Stein Haugen

Who was Stein Haugen?

Stein Haugen was a Norwegian discus thrower.

He was born in Lom, but represented IL i BUL. He died in March 2008 in Bærum.

At the 1960 Summer Olympics he finished eleventh in the discus final with a throw of 53.36 metres. He competed in the European Championships in 1958 and 1962, without reaching the final. He became Norwegian champion in discus throw in the years 1958-1964. In 1959 and 1960 he became national champion in shot put as well.

His personal best throw was 56.37 metres, achieved in June 1964 in Stockholm.