Erik Vea
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Erik Vea is a Norwegian speedskater.
In 1973, Erik Vea competed for Norway in both the European and World Championships, and finished in 13th and 10th places respectively.
Erik Vea is the subject of Di Derre
's song "Er det noen som husker Erik Vea?" ("Does Anyone Remember Eric Vea?"). The subject is taken from the National Championships in 1973 which in the song took place in Larvik
, but in reality took place in Notodden
. Vea finished in third place in this championship, behind Sten Stensen
and Per Willy Guttormsen
. He raced for Arbeidernes SK.
Erik Vea was class winner in the unofficial World Cup for veterans in Inzell
29 February 2004.
In 1973, Erik Vea competed for Norway in both the European and World Championships, and finished in 13th and 10th places respectively.
Erik Vea is the subject of Di Derre
Di Derre
Di Derre is a Norwegian pop/rock band, founded in 1992. They were awarded the Gammleng-prisen in 1996.-Band members:*Jo Nesbø - vocals/guitar.*Knut Nesbø - vocals/guitar.*Espen Stenhammer - drums.*Magnus Larsen - bass guitar.-External links:* *...
's song "Er det noen som husker Erik Vea?" ("Does Anyone Remember Eric Vea?"). The subject is taken from the National Championships in 1973 which in the song took place in Larvik
Larvik
is a city and municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Larvik. Larvik kommune - has about 41 364 inhabitants and covers 530 km2....
, but in reality took place in Notodden
Notodden
is a town and municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Øst-Telemark. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Notodden....
. Vea finished in third place in this championship, behind Sten Stensen
Sten Stensen
Sten Einar Stensen is a former speed skater.-Short biography:Together with Amund Sjøbrend, Kay Stenshjemmet, and Jan Egil Storholt, Sten Stensen was one of the legendary four S-es , contemporary Norwegian top skaters in the 1970s and early 1980s...
and Per Willy Guttormsen
Per Willy Guttormsen
Per Willy Guttormsen is a former Norwegian speed skater. He was among the world's best long distance skaters in the 1960s.Guttormsen's international breakthrough was his 6th place in the 1964 World Speed Skating Championships, at age 21. That year he was just outside the Norwegian three-man quota...
. He raced for Arbeidernes SK.
Erik Vea was class winner in the unofficial World Cup for veterans in Inzell
Inzell
Inzell is a municipality in the district of Traunstein in Bavaria, Germany. It is known for the Eisstadion Inzell, an outdoor artificial ice rink that has been used for many international speed skating championships....
29 February 2004.
Personal records
- 500 m - 40.02 seconds
- 1500 m - 2:00.44 minutes
- 5000 m - 7:20.85 minutes
- 10 000 m - 15:34.5 minutes