Eigil Lie

Biography

Eigil Lie embodied the emerging spirit of modern athletics, competing in national and international meets at a time when Norway was just beginning to make its mark in track and field. His dedication to training and to representing his country inspired younger athletes who followed his footsteps.

Though his life was brief, Lie’s commitment to sporting excellence and fair play left an impression on the communities he visited, and his memory lingers at Nordre gravlund, where friends remember a fierce competitor with a gentle heart.