Egil Danielsen is a former Norwegian javelin thrower. He represented Hamar IL. Daielsen won the gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics with a throw of 85.71 metres. This was a new world record as well as a career best for Danielsen. The world record stood until June 1959, when Al Cantello improved it to 86.04 m. In addition Danielsen finished tenth at the 1954 European Championships and won a silver medal at the 1958 European Championships. At the 1960 Summer Olympics he did not qualify for the final. He became Norwegian champion in the years 1953-1957. For his Olympic victory and world record Danielsen was selected Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year in 1956. Danielsen has been a minor political candidate for the Norwegian Pensioner Party. 

November 9th, 1933 in Hamar municipality  /  Died:   Jul 29th, 2019