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Norwegian athletics coach Husby dies

Published July 31, 2026 · Updated July 31, 2026 · NRK

Norwegian athletics coach Kjell Arve Husby has passed away at age 72, just one day before the 30th anniversary of coaching Vebjørn Rodal to Olympic gold.

Kjell Arve Husby died Thursday at Oppdal Health Center, according to his family. The 72-year-old coach achieved his greatest success in 1996 when he guided Vebjørn Rodal to a sensational Olympic gold in the 800 meters at the Atlanta Games. likesport.biz

Husby's death came one day before the 30th anniversary of the historic victory that marked the pinnacle of his long coaching career.

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