Maj Helen Sorkmo (born 14 August 1969) is a
Norwegian
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cross-country skier who competed from 1992 to 2003. She earned two World Cup victories, both in the 4 × 5 km relay in 2002.
Sorkmo also competed in two
Winter Olympics
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, earning her best finish of sixth in the sprint event at
Salt Lake City
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in
2002. Her best finish at the
FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
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was 14th twice (sprint:
2003, 5 km:
1999
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).
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the
International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games
World Championships
World Cup
Season standings
Individual podiums
*4 podiums
Team podiums
* 2 victories
* 9 podiums
References
External links
*
1969 births
Cross-country skiers at the 1998 Winter Olympics
Cross-country skiers at the 2002 Winter Olympics
Living people
Norwegian female cross-country skiers
Olympic cross-country skiers of Norway
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