Kenneth Sivertsen (skier)
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Kenneth Sivertsen is a Norwegian alpine skier
, born in Narvik
. He competed in the downhill
, giant slalom
and Super-G
at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in 2002.
Sivertsen was Norwegian champion in alpine combined in 1996, and in downhill in 1999.
Alpine skiing
Alpine skiing is the sport of sliding down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. Alpine skiing can be contrasted with skiing using free-heel bindings: Ski mountaineering and nordic skiing – such as cross-country; ski jumping; and Telemark. In competitive alpine skiing races four...
, born in Narvik
Narvik
is the third largest city and municipality in Nordland county, Norway by population. Narvik is located on the shores of the Narvik Fjord . The municipality is part of the Ofoten traditional region of North Norway, inside the arctic circle...
. He competed in the downhill
Alpine skiing at the 2002 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill
The marquee event of alpine skiing was held on February 10th at the Snowbasin ski area, east of Ogden under clear skies.Designed by 1972 gold medalist Bernhard Russi, the steep "Grizzly Downhill" course was just 1.77 miles in length, and began at a lofty 9288 feet above sea level, with a...
, giant slalom
Alpine skiing at the 2002 Winter Olympics – Men's giant slalom
The event was held on February 21st at Park City. Stephan Eberharter, age 32.9, became the oldest man to win an alpine event at the Olympics.-Results:Complete results from the men's giant slalom event at the 2002 Winter Olympics.-References:*...
and Super-G
Alpine skiing at the 2002 Winter Olympics – Men's Super-G
The event was held on February 16th at Snowbasin. Ten years after his first Olympic title in 1992, Kjetil André Aamodt of Norway won his second Super-G gold, and his second gold of the 2002 Games.-Results:...
at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in 2002.
Sivertsen was Norwegian champion in alpine combined in 1996, and in downhill in 1999.