In 1991 he originally won the silver medal at the World Championships in Tokyo with a throw of 20.81 metres, but as he was found using anabolic steroids he was retroactively disqualified.[2][3] He returned from the doping suspension to compete at the 1995 World Championships, but failed to qualify for the final round there.[1] He became Norwegian champion in 1987, 1988, 1990 and 1995.[4]
His personal best throw was 20.86 metres, achieved in August 1990 in Malmö. This ranks him second among Norwegian shot putters, only behind Lars Arvid Nilsen.[5]