Idrettslaget Tyrving is a Norwegian sports club from Bærum, founded in 1922. It has sections for athletics and orienteering. It is named after Tyrfing in Norse mythology.
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| Full name | Idrettslaget Tyrving |
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| Founded | 18 June 1922 |
| Ground | Nadderud stadion Bekkestua |
IL Tyrving uses the stadium Nadderud stadion, and hosts the annual Tyrvinglekene, the largest athletics meet in Norway. The club has hosted one international event, the European Cup B Final in 2000. [1]
Among its most prominent members are Berit Berthelsen, winner of two European Indoor Championships and national record holder in the long jump, and Christina Vukicevic, silver medalist in 100 m hurdles at the 2006 World Junior Championships in Athletics. Romanian Olympic high jumper Adrian Proteasa has also represented Tyrving, although well past his active career. [2]
External links
edit- Official site (in Norwegian)
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