Lars Bergendahl (30 January 1909 – 22 June 1997) was a
Norwegian
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cross-country skier who competed during the 1930s.
He won several medals at the
FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
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. In 1937, Bergendahl earned golds in the 18 km cross country event and 4 × 10 km relay. In 1938, he earned a silver in the 4 × 10 km relay and a bronze in the 50 km Cross country event. In 1939, Bergendahl won the 50 km cross-country skiing event. Bergendahl won the men's 50 km at the
Holmenkollen ski festival
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History
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in 1940. Because of his successes, Bergendahl was awarded the
Holmenkollen medal in 1939 (Shared with
Sven Selånger and
Trygve Brodahl.). His uncle,
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, won the medal in 1910.
Bergendahl fought in the
Norwegian Campaign following the
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of Norway in 1940. Together with other sportsmen Bergendahl served in the improvised
ski unit ''Sørkedalen Company'' ( no, Sørkedalen kompani) in April 1940.
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the
International Ski Federation (FIS).
World Championships
* 5 medals – (3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)
References
External links
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Holmenkollen medalists- click Holmenkollmedaljen for downloadable pdf file
Holmenkollen winners since 1892- click Vinnere for downloadable pdf file
1909 births
1997 deaths
Holmenkollen medalists
Holmenkollen Ski Festival winners
Norwegian male cross-country skiers
Norwegian Army personnel of World War II
FIS Nordic World Ski Championships medalists in cross-country skiing
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