Norbert Haupert (born 2 April 1940, inSchifflange) is a retiredLuxembourgish athlete and politician of theChristian Social People's Party. He was a member of theChamber of Deputies from 1999 to 2013, representing theSud constituency. LikeJosy Barthel before him, Haupert spanned the divide between sport and politics by heading theLuxembourg Athletics Federation and theLuxembourgish Olympic and Sporting Committee.
As an athlete, heran middle distance, dominating Luxembourgish middle distance running in the early 1960s and twice doubling up to win both the800 metres and1500 metres at the Luxembourgish national championships.[1] He also won the bronze medal at the 800 metres at the1963 World Student Games.[2] He represented Luxembourg at the1960 Summer Olympics.
In addition to having sat in the Chamber, Haupert has been a member of theMondercange communal council since 1 January 1999.[3]
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Preceded by | President of theFLA 1973 – 1979 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by | President of theCOSL 1989 – 1999 | Succeeded by |
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