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Norway At The 1952 Winter Olympics
Norway was the host nation for the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo. By winning 7 gold medals, Norway had the most golds at these games. This would be the last time a host country would win the most gold medals at the Winter Olympics until Canada won the most gold medals at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Medalists Alpine skiing ;Men ;Women Bobsleigh Cross-country skiing ;Men ;Men's 4 × 10 km relay ;Women Figure skating ;Women ;Pairs Ice hockey The tournament was run in a round-robin format with nine teams participating. *Norway 2-3 USA *Norway 0-6 Czechoslovakia *Norway 2-4 Sweden *Norway 2-7 Switzerland *Norway 2-5 Finland *Norway 2-6 Germany FR *Norway 2-11 Canada *Norway 3-4 Poland Nordic combined Events: * 18 km cross-country skiing * normal hill ski jumping The cross-country skiing part of this event was combined with the main medal event, meaning that athletes competing here were skiing for two disciplines at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norwegian Olympic And Paralympic Committee And Confederation Of Sports
The Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports ( no, Norges idrettsforbund og olympiske og paralympiske komité; NIF) is the umbrella organization for sport in Norway. It is the largest volunteering organization in Norway, with more than 2 million members and 12,000 sports clubs in 19 region confederations and 54 national federations. The current president is Berit Kjøll. History The organisation was founded in 1861 as ''Centralforeningen for Udbredelse af Legemsøvelser og Vaabenbrug'', and has later changed its name several times. The current name dates from 2007. Former presidents The presidents before 1940: Centralforeningen 1861–1910 *1861-1864 Otto Richard Kierulf *1864-1867 Nils Christian Irgens *1867-1869 Otto Richard Kierulf *1869-1878 Lars Broch *1878-1881 Lars Christian Dahll *1881-1885 Edvard Eriksen (sports official), Edvard Eriksen *1885-1887 Olaf Wilhelm Petersen *1887-1892 Anders Løwlie *1892-1902 Carl Sylow *1902-1904 Thorva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stein Eriksen
Stein Eriksen (11 December 1927 – 27 December 2015) was an alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist from Norway. Following his racing career, he was a ski school director and ambassador at various resorts in the United States. Background Eriksen was born 11 December 1927, in Oslo. His parents were Marius Eriksen (1886–1950) and Birgit Heien (1900–1996). Marius Eriksen competed in the 1912 Olympic Games as a gymnast. His brother, Marius Eriksen, Jr. (1922–2009), was an alpine skier and during World War II became a fighter ace in the Royal Norwegian Air Force. Stein Eriksen was the top slalom racer in Norway in 1949 and took bronze in the slalom at the 1950 World Championships in Aspen, Colorado. Sports career Eriksen won the gold medal in the giant slalom at the 1952 Winter Olympics, which was held in Oslo, Norway. He also won a silver medal in the slalom. Eriksen was the first male alpine ski racer from outside the Alps to win an Olympic gold medal. He also won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trygve Brudevold
Trygve Brudevold (19 December 1920 – 19 August 2021) was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of 11th in the four-man event at Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956 Winter Olympics, 1956. He was born in Stange. He died in August 2021 at the age of 100. References External links * 1952 bobsleigh four-man results 1920 births 2021 deaths Bobsledders at the 1952 Winter Olympics Bobsledders at the 1956 Winter Olympics Men centenarians Norwegian centenarians Norwegian male bobsledders Olympic bobsledders of Norway Peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curt James Haydn
Curt James Haydn (February 12, 1919 – March 31, 1999) was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of ..., he finished 12th in the four-man and 14th in the two-man events. References1952 bobsleigh two-man results 1919 births [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erik Tandberg
Erik Tandberg (August 28, 1913 – January 22, 1964 in Oslo) was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of ..., he finished 14th in the two-man event. References External links1952 bobsleigh two-man results Bobsledders at the 1952 Winter Olympics Norwegian male bobsledders 1964 deaths 1913 births {{Norway-bobsleigh-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kåre Christiansen
Kåre Christiansen (April 10, 1911 – October 31, 1984) was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of ..., he finished 12th in the four-man and 13th in the two-man events. References1952 bobsleigh two-man results Bobsledders at the 1952 Winter Olympi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arne Holst
Arne Holst (March 16, 1904 – December 27, 1991) was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the early 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of fifth in the four-man event at St. Moritz in 1948 Events January * January 1 ** The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is inaugurated. ** The Constitution of New Jersey (later subject to amendment) goes into effect. ** The railways of Britain are nationalized, to form British .... References1948 bobsleigh two-man results [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tull Gasmann
Tull Gasmann (6 July 1927 – 14 December 2005) was a Norwegian alpine skier. She was born in Aker. She participated at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of ..., where she competed in slalom and giant slalom. She became Norwegian champion in slalom in 1951. References External links * 1927 births 2005 deaths Alpine skiers from Oslo Norwegian female alpine skiers Olympic alpine skiers for Norway Alpine skiers at the 1952 Winter Olympics {{Norway-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margit Hvammen
Margit Hvammen (26 September 1932 – 10 May 2010) was a Norwegian alpine skier. Career Hvammen competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where she placed 7th in the downhill, 18th in giant slalom, and 18th in slalom. She represented the club Geilo IL. Personal life Hvammen was born in Geilo. She was a sister of Aud Hvammen, a sister-in-law of Peder Lunde Jr., and aunt of Jeanette Lunde Jeanette Lunde (born 28 March 1972) is a former Norwegian sportsperson who competed in alpine skiing and sailing. She competed in both the Winter and Summer Olympics, the second Norwegian woman to do so. Alpine skiing As an alpine skier she fini .... She died on 10 May 2010. References External links * 1932 births 2010 deaths People from Hol Norwegian female alpine skiers Olympic alpine skiers of Norway Alpine skiers at the 1952 Winter Olympics Sportspeople from Viken (county) {{Norway-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dagny Jørgensen
Dagny Jørgensen (born 22 March 1929) is a Norwegian alpine skier. She was born in Asker, represented Asker SK, and is the sister of Inger Jørgensen. She participated at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of ..., where she competed in downhill and giant slalom. References External links * 1929 births Living people People from Asker Norwegian female alpine skiers Olympic alpine skiers for Norway Alpine skiers at the 1952 Winter Olympics Skiers from Viken (county) {{Norway-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen-Sofie Styrmoe
Karen-Sofie Styrmoe (20 October 1930 – 14 July 2001) was a Norwegian alpine skier. She was born in Tinn. She participated at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of ..., where she competed in slalom and downhill. References External links * 1930 births 2001 deaths People from Tinn Norwegian female alpine skiers Olympic alpine skiers for Norway Alpine skiers at the 1952 Winter Olympics Skiers from Vestfold og Telemark {{Norway-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Borghild Niskin
Borghild Niskin (19 February 1924 – 18 January 2013) nrk.no 21. January 2013. was a who finished 7th in the women's giant slalom at the 1956 Winter Olympics at Cortina d'Ampezzo. She became the first woman awarded the Holm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
