Lars Bergendahl (30 January 1909 – 22 June 1997) was a

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cross-country skier who competed during the 1930s. He won several medals at the

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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 in 1940. Because of his successes, Bergendahl was awarded the Holmenkollen medal in 1939 (Shared with

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.). His uncle,

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, won the medal in 1910. Bergendahl fought in the Norwegian Campaign following the German invasion 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 {{Norway-XC-skiing-bio-stub