Runar Bålsrud
Runar Bålsrud emerged as the new president of Norges Friidrettsforbund after defeating Inge Andersen in a recent election held during the Friidrettstinget in Lillestrøm. Bålsrud was nominated from the floor by Rune Stenersen and secured 66 votes against Andersen's 33, highlighting a competitive and democratic process within the organization.
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Runar Bålsrud commented on the accreditation decision made by the Portuguese federation.
Gjert Ingebrigtsen fikk akkreditering som Portugal-trener
Norway· 2025-12-15
Runar Bålsrud is the president of the Norwegian Athletics Federation who commented on the decision regarding Gjert Ingebrigtsen.
Gjert Ingebrigtsen tiltales ikke for brudd på idrettens regelverkNorway· 2025-11-07
Runar Bålsrud is mentioned in the context of Gjert Ingebrigtsen's threats regarding accreditation for the Tokyo World Championships.
Filip Ingebrigtsen ut mot moren – Gjerts advokat reagerer på TV-serienNorway· 2025-10-31
Runar Bålsrud expresses confusion over the decision not to communicate with Gjert Ingebrigtsen.
Ingebrigtsen ut mot forbundet: – Jævlig barnsligNorway· 2025-08-03
Runar Bålsrud, the president of the federation, plans to call meetings to discuss the way forward.
Spår «kjempedilemma» for friidrettsforbundet etter anke-neiNorway· 2025-07-01
Runar Bålsrud commented on the situation, expressing hope to focus on sports activities.
Nordås bryter ikke med Gjert Ingebrigtsen. Men treneren nektes akkreditering.Norway· 2025-06-16
Runar Bålsrud won the election against Inge Andersen to become the new president of Norges Friidrettsforbund.
Inge Andersen nedstemt – benkeforslag valgt som presidentNorway· 2025-03-30
