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Harald Grønningen
Harald Grønningen (9 October 1934 – 26 August 2016) was a Norwegian Cross-country skiing (sport), cross-country skier who competed during the 1960s, earning five Winter Olympics, winter olympic and two FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, world championship medals. He also won nine Norwegian championship titles and received the King's cup in 1963 and 1967. Grønningen won the 15 km twice (1960 and 1961) at the Holmenkollen ski festival and earned the Holmenkollen medal in 1961. Grønningen was born in Lensvik. He was also an able long-distance runner. His personal best times were 15:03.2 minutes in the 5000 metres, achieved in September 1963 at Trondheim stadion, and 31:04.6 minutes in the 10,000 metres, achieved in September 1961 at the same stadium. He represented the club Lensvik IL. Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation, International Ski Federation (FIS). Olympic Games * 5 medals – (2 gold, 3 silver) World Cham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lensvik
Lensvik is a village in Orkland Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. The village is located on the western shore of the Trondheimsfjorden, just north of the village of Selbekken. Lensvik is the site of Lensvik Church, and it lies about north of the village of Ingdalen. The lake Øyangsvatnet is located about to the west of Lensvik. History The village was the administrative centre of the old Lensvik Municipality which existed from 1905-1964 when it became part of Agdenes Municipality. In 2020, it became part of Orkland Municipality. Attractions Lensvik is often called the strawberry capital of Norway. The strawberries are sought after as far as the United States and France. The strawberry season runs from July to August. The first week of July also holds the annual strawberry festival. Bi-annually, Lensvik holds "Street-Meets" bolstering the largest engines driven by the largest egos. It's not uncommon to see a large plume of smoke hovering over one of the main parking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross-country Skiing At The 1964 Winter Olympics – Men's 4 × 10 Kilometre Relay
The men's 4 × 10 kilometre relay Cross-country skiing (sport), cross-country skiing event was part of the cross-country skiing at the 1964 Winter Olympics, cross-country skiing programme at the 1964 Winter Olympics, in Innsbruck, Austria. The competition was held on 8 February 1964, at the Cross Country Skiing Stadium. Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cross-country skiing at the 1964 Winter Olympics - Men's 4 x 10 kilometre relay Men's cross-country skiing at the 1964 Winter Olympics, Men's 4 x 10 kilometre relay Men's 4 × 10 kilometre relay cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross-country Skiing At The 1964 Winter Olympics – Men's 50 Kilometre
The Men's 50 kilometre cross-country skiing event was part of the cross-country skiing programme at the 1964 Winter Olympics, in Innsbruck Innsbruck (; ) is the capital of Tyrol (federal state), Tyrol and the List of cities and towns in Austria, fifth-largest city in Austria. On the Inn (river), River Inn, at its junction with the Wipptal, Wipp Valley, which provides access to the ..., Austria. The competition was held on 5 February 1964, at the Cross Country Skiing Stadium. Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cross-Country Skiing At The 1964 Winter Olympics - Men's 50 kilometres Men's cross-country skiing at the 1964 Winter Olympics Men's 50 kilometre cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross-country Skiing At The 1964 Winter Olympics
At the 1964 Winter Olympics seven cross-country skiing (sport), cross-country skiing events – four for men and three for women – were contested. The events began on January 30, 1964, in Seefeld in Tirol, Seefeld, Austria. The women's 5 km race debuted at this Olympics. Medal summary Medal table Men's events Women's events References External linksOfficial Olympic Report {{Cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics Cross-country skiing at the 1964 Winter Olympics, Cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics, 1964 Winter Olympics Events at the 1964 Winter Olympics 1964 in cross-country skiing, Olympics Cross-country skiing competitions in Austria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross-country Skiing At The 1960 Winter Olympics – Men's 50 Kilometre
The 50 kilometre cross-country skiing (sport), cross-country skiing event was part of the cross-country skiing at the 1960 Winter Olympics, cross-country skiing programme at the 1960 Winter Olympics, in Squaw Valley, Placer County, California, Squaw Valley, California, United States. It was the fifth appearance of the event at its length of 30 km. The competition was held on Saturday, February 27, 1960 at the McKinney Creek Stadium. Kalevi Hämäläinen of Finland at the 1960 Winter Olympics, Finland won the gold medal ahead of fellow Finn Veikko Hakulinen. Defending Olympic champion Sixten Jernberg from Sweden at the 1960 Winter Olympics, Sweden finished 5th. Thirty nine competitors were due to start but eight did not make the starting line. Of the top 14, only 2 were not Nordic countries, Nordic. Results References External links1960 Squaw Valley Official Olympic Report {{DEFAULTSORT:Cross-Country Skiing At The 1960 Winter Olympics - Men's 50 kilometre Men's cross ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross-country Skiing At The 1960 Winter Olympics – Men's 30 Kilometre
The 30 kilometre cross-country skiing event was part of the cross-country skiing programme at the 1960 Winter Olympics, in Squaw Valley, California, United States. It was the second appearance of the event at its length of 30 km. The competition was held on Saturday, February 19, 1960 at the McKinney Creek Stadium. Sixten Jernberg of Sweden won the gold medal ahead of fellow Swede Rolf Rämgård. Defending Olympic champion Veikko Hakulinen from Finland Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, ... finished 6th. Three of the 48 competitors did not finish Results References External links1960 Squaw Valley Official Olympic Report {{DEFAULTSORT:Cross-Country Skiing At The 1960 Winter Olympics - Men's 30 kilometre Men's cross-country skiing at the 1960 Winter Olymp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross-country Skiing At The 1960 Winter Olympics – Men's 15 Kilometre
The 15 kilometre cross-country skiing (sport), cross-country skiing event was part of the cross-country skiing at the 1960 Winter Olympics, cross-country skiing programme at the 1960 Winter Olympics, in Squaw Valley, Placer County, California, Squaw Valley, California, United States. It was the second appearance of the event at its length of 15 km. The competition was held on Tuesday, February 23, 1960, at the McKinney Creek Stadium. Håkon Brusveen of Norway at the 1960 Winter Olympics, Norway won his only Olympic gold medal, 3 seconds ahead of the Cross-country skiing at the 1960 Winter Olympics – Men's 30 km, 30 km gold medallist, Sixten Jernberg. Defending Olympic champion and fellow Norwegian, Hallgeir Brenden finished 12th. Results References External links1960 Squaw Valley Official Olympic Report {{DEFAULTSORT:Cross-Country Skiing At The 1960 Winter Olympics - Men's 15 Kilometre Men's cross-country skiing at the 1960 Winter Olympics Men's 15 kilometre cros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross-country Skiing At The 1960 Winter Olympics
At the 1960 Winter Olympics six cross-country skiing events were contested. The competitions were held from Friday, 19 February, to Saturday, 27 February 1960. All the races took place at McKinney Creek Stadium, Tahoma, California, United States. Medal summary Medal table Men's events Women's events Participating nations * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * References External links 1960 Squaw Valley Official Olympic Report {{Cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Ski Federation
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation, also known as FIS (), is the highest international governing body for skiing and snowboarding. It was previously known as the International Ski Federation () until 26 May 2022 when the name was changed to include snowboard. Founded on 2 February 1924 in Chamonix, France during the 1924 Winter Olympics, inaugural Winter Olympic Games, FIS is responsible for the Winter Olympic Games, Olympic skiing disciplines, namely Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing (sport), cross-country skiing, ski jumping, Nordic combined, freestyle skiing, and snowboarding. The FIS is also responsible for setting the international competition rules. The organization has a membership of 132 national ski associations, and is based in Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland. Most World Cup wins At least 50 World Cup wins in all disciplines run by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation for men and women: Updated as of 3 February 2024 Ski disciplines The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norwegian Athletics Association
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The Norwegian Athletics Association (, NFIF) is the national governing body for the sport of athletics in Norway, including track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking. The association is a member of the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports, and a member of the International Association of Athletics Federations and European Athletics. The association was founded on 1 May 1896 as . Until the formation of in 1945, NFIF also organized orienteering. References External links * Norway Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard also form part of the Kingdom of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lensvik IL
Lensvik is a village in Orkland Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. The village is located on the western shore of the Trondheimsfjorden, just north of the village of Selbekken. Lensvik is the site of Lensvik Church, and it lies about north of the village of Ingdalen. The lake Øyangsvatnet is located about to the west of Lensvik. History The village was the administrative centre of the old Lensvik Municipality which existed from 1905-1964 when it became part of Agdenes Municipality. In 2020, it became part of Orkland Municipality. Attractions Lensvik is often called the strawberry capital of Norway. The strawberries are sought after as far as the United States and France. The strawberry season runs from July to August. The first week of July also holds the annual strawberry festival. Bi-annually, Lensvik holds "Street-Meets" bolstering the largest engines driven by the largest egos. It's not uncommon to see a large plume of smoke hovering over one of the main parking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
