Norway at the 1952 Winter Olympics
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Norway
was the host nation for the 1952 Winter Olympics
in Oslo
.
By winning 7 gold medals, Norway had the most golds at these games. This would be the last time a host country would win the most gold medals at the Winter Olympics until Canada
won the most gold medals at the 2010 Winter Olympics
in Vancouver
.
Women
Men's 4 x 10 km relay
Women
Pairs
The cross-country skiing part of this event was combined with the main medal event
, meaning that athletes competing here were skiing for two disciplines at the same time. Details can be found above in this article, in the cross-country skiing section.
The ski jumping (normal hill) event was held separate from the main medal event of ski jumping, results can be found in the table below (athletes were allowed to perform three jumps, the best two jumps were counted and are shown here).
1No bronze medal awarded due to Helgesen finishing behind his direct opponent during his race
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
was the host nation for the 1952 Winter Olympics
1952 Winter Olympics
The 1952 Winter Olympics, officially known as the VI Olympic Winter Games, took place in Oslo, Norway, from 14 to 25 February 1952. Discussions about Oslo hosting the Winter Olympic Games began as early as 1935; the city wanted to host the 1948 Games, but World War II made that impossible...
in Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
.
By winning 7 gold medals, Norway had the most golds at these games. This would be the last time a host country would win the most gold medals at the Winter Olympics until Canada
Canada
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won the most gold medals at the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
in Vancouver
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.
Medalists
Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
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Alpine skiing Alpine skiing at the 1952 Winter Olympics At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway, the six alpine skiing events were held from Thursday, February 14 to Wednesday, February 20, 1952.The giant slalom made its Olympic debut, and the combined event was dropped as an Olympic medal event for four decades, until 1988... |
Men's giant slalom | ||
Cross-country skiing Cross-country skiing at the 1952 Winter Olympics The 1952 Winter Olympics cross-country skiing competition consisted of three events for men and the first women's cross-country competition at an Olympic Games, of 10 km. The competitions were held from Monday, February 18 to Saturday, February 23, 1952.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal... |
Men's 18 km | ||
Nordic combined Nordic combined at the 1952 Winter Olympics At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, one Nordic combined event was contested.This marked the first time in Olympic history that the ski jumping portion of the competition was held before the 18 km cross-country skiing segment.-Medalists:... |
Men's individual | ||
Ski jumping Ski jumping at the 1952 Winter Olympics At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, one ski jumping event was contested.The competition took place at the Holmenkollen ski jump with a K-Point of 72m.-Medalists:-Results:-External references:*... |
Men's normal hill | ||
Speed skating Speed skating at the 1952 Winter Olympics At the 1952 Winter Olympics, four speed skating events were contested. The competitions were held from Saturday, February 16 to Tuesday, February 19, 1952.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:Seven speed skaters competed in all four events.... |
Men's 1500m | ||
Speed skating Speed skating at the 1952 Winter Olympics At the 1952 Winter Olympics, four speed skating events were contested. The competitions were held from Saturday, February 16 to Tuesday, February 19, 1952.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:Seven speed skaters competed in all four events.... |
Men's 5000m | ||
Speed skating Speed skating at the 1952 Winter Olympics At the 1952 Winter Olympics, four speed skating events were contested. The competitions were held from Saturday, February 16 to Tuesday, February 19, 1952.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:Seven speed skaters competed in all four events.... |
Men's 10,000m | ||
Alpine skiing Alpine skiing at the 1952 Winter Olympics At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway, the six alpine skiing events were held from Thursday, February 14 to Wednesday, February 20, 1952.The giant slalom made its Olympic debut, and the combined event was dropped as an Olympic medal event for four decades, until 1988... |
Men's slalom | ||
|
Cross-country skiing Cross-country skiing at the 1952 Winter Olympics The 1952 Winter Olympics cross-country skiing competition consisted of three events for men and the first women's cross-country competition at an Olympic Games, of 10 km. The competitions were held from Monday, February 18 to Saturday, February 23, 1952.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal... |
Men's 4 x 10 km relay | |
Ski jumping Ski jumping at the 1952 Winter Olympics At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, one ski jumping event was contested.The competition took place at the Holmenkollen ski jump with a K-Point of 72m.-Medalists:-Results:-External references:*... |
Men's normal hill | ||
Alpine skiing Alpine skiing at the 1952 Winter Olympics At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway, the six alpine skiing events were held from Thursday, February 14 to Wednesday, February 20, 1952.The giant slalom made its Olympic debut, and the combined event was dropped as an Olympic medal event for four decades, until 1988... |
Men's slalom | ||
Cross-country skiing Cross-country skiing at the 1952 Winter Olympics The 1952 Winter Olympics cross-country skiing competition consisted of three events for men and the first women's cross-country competition at an Olympic Games, of 10 km. The competitions were held from Monday, February 18 to Saturday, February 23, 1952.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal... |
Men's 50 km | ||
Nordic combined Nordic combined at the 1952 Winter Olympics At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, one Nordic combined event was contested.This marked the first time in Olympic history that the ski jumping portion of the competition was held before the 18 km cross-country skiing segment.-Medalists:... |
Men's individual | ||
Speed skating Speed skating at the 1952 Winter Olympics At the 1952 Winter Olympics, four speed skating events were contested. The competitions were held from Saturday, February 16 to Tuesday, February 19, 1952.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:Seven speed skaters competed in all four events.... |
Men's 500m | ||
Speed skating Speed skating at the 1952 Winter Olympics At the 1952 Winter Olympics, four speed skating events were contested. The competitions were held from Saturday, February 16 to Tuesday, February 19, 1952.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:Seven speed skaters competed in all four events.... |
Men's 1500m | ||
Speed skating Speed skating at the 1952 Winter Olympics At the 1952 Winter Olympics, four speed skating events were contested. The competitions were held from Saturday, February 16 to Tuesday, February 19, 1952.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:Seven speed skaters competed in all four events.... |
Men's 5000m |
Alpine skiing
MenAthlete | Event | Race 1 | Race 2 | Total | |||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
Sverre Johannessen Sverre Johannessen Sverre Johannessen was a Norwegian alpine skier. He was born in Bærum, and represented the club Stabæk IF. He participated at the 1948 Winter Olympics in Saint Moritz, and at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.... |
Downhill | DSQ | – | ||||
Johnny Lunde Johnny Lunde Johnny Lunde is a Norwegian alpine skier. He was born in Drammen, and represented the club Konnerud IL. He participated at the 1948 Winter Olympics in Saint Moritz, and at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.... |
2:43.6 | 20 | |||||
Gunnar Hjeltnes Gunnar Hjeltnes Gunnar Hjeltnes is a Norwegian alpine skier. He was born in Ulvik. He participated at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where he placed 7th in downhill, and also competed in slalom and giant slalom.He became Norwegian champion in downhill in 1951.... |
2:35.9 | 7 | |||||
Stein Eriksen Stein Eriksen Stein Eriksen is a former alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist.-Background:Stein Eriksen was born in Oslo, Norway. His parents were Marius Eriksen and Birgit Heien . Stein's father, Marius Eriksen competed in the 1912 Olympic Games as a gymnast... |
2:33.8 | 6 | |||||
Alf Opheim Alf Opheim Alf Opheim is a Norwegian alpine skier. He was born in Bergen. He participated at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where he competed in giant slalom.... |
Giant Slalom | 2:35.9 | 19 | ||||
Guttorm Berge Guttorm Berge Guttorm Berge was a Norwegian Alpine skier.He was born in Vardal and died in Høvik.At the 1952 Olympics in Oslo Berge was bronze medalist in the slalom, 1.7 seconds behind gold winner Othmar Schneider.... |
2:34.5 | 13 | |||||
Gunnar Hjeltnes Gunnar Hjeltnes Gunnar Hjeltnes is a Norwegian alpine skier. He was born in Ulvik. He participated at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where he placed 7th in downhill, and also competed in slalom and giant slalom.He became Norwegian champion in downhill in 1951.... |
2:33.7 | 10 | |||||
Stein Eriksen Stein Eriksen Stein Eriksen is a former alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist.-Background:Stein Eriksen was born in Oslo, Norway. His parents were Marius Eriksen and Birgit Heien . Stein's father, Marius Eriksen competed in the 1912 Olympic Games as a gymnast... |
2:25.0 | ||||||
Gunnar Hjeltnes Gunnar Hjeltnes Gunnar Hjeltnes is a Norwegian alpine skier. He was born in Ulvik. He participated at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where he placed 7th in downhill, and also competed in slalom and giant slalom.He became Norwegian champion in downhill in 1951.... |
Slalom | 1:11.6 | 49 | Did not advance | |||
Per Rollum Per Rollum Per Rollum is a Norwegian alpine skier. He was born in Oslo and represented the club IL Heming. He participated at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where he placed eighth in slalom.... |
1:01.6 | 11 Q | 1:02.9 | 9 | 2:04.5 | 8 | |
Guttorm Berge Guttorm Berge Guttorm Berge was a Norwegian Alpine skier.He was born in Vardal and died in Høvik.At the 1952 Olympics in Oslo Berge was bronze medalist in the slalom, 1.7 seconds behind gold winner Othmar Schneider.... |
1:01.1 | 6 Q | 1:00.6 | 3 | 2:01.7 | ||
Stein Eriksen Stein Eriksen Stein Eriksen is a former alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist.-Background:Stein Eriksen was born in Oslo, Norway. His parents were Marius Eriksen and Birgit Heien . Stein's father, Marius Eriksen competed in the 1912 Olympic Games as a gymnast... |
59.2 | 1 Q | 1:02.0 | 6 | 2:01.2 |
Women
Athlete | Event | Race 1 | Race 2 | Total | |||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
Borghild Niskin Borghild Niskin Borghild Niskin is a Norwegian alpine skier who finished 7th in the women's giant slalom at the 1956 Winter Olympics at Cortina d'Ampezzo. For that honor, Niskin became the first woman awarded the Holmenkollen medal that same year... |
Downhill | DSQ | – | ||||
Karen-Sofie Styrmoe Karen-Sofie Styrmoe Karen-Sofie Styrmoe was a Norwegian alpine skier. She was born in Tinn. She participated at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where she competed in slalom and downhill.-References:... |
2:15.5 | 31 | |||||
Dagny Jørgensen Dagny Jørgensen Dagny Jørgensen is a Norwegian alpine skier. She was born in Asker, represented Asker SK, and is the sister of Inger Jørgensen. She participated at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where she competed in downhill and giant slalom.... |
1:56.8 | 21 | |||||
Margit Hvammen Margit Hvammen Margit Hvammen was a Norwegian alpine skier.She competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where she placed 7th in the downhill, 18th in giant slalom, and 18th in slalom. She represented the club Geilo IL. She died on 10 May 2010.-References:... |
1:50.9 | 7 | |||||
Tull Gasmann Tull Gasmann Tull Gasmann was a Norwegian alpine skier. She was born in Aker. She participated at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where she competed in slalom and giant slalom.She became Norwegian champion in slalom in 1951.... |
Giant Slalom | 2:34.3 | 35 | ||||
Dagny Jørgensen Dagny Jørgensen Dagny Jørgensen is a Norwegian alpine skier. She was born in Asker, represented Asker SK, and is the sister of Inger Jørgensen. She participated at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where she competed in downhill and giant slalom.... |
2:31.1 | 33 | |||||
Margit Hvammen Margit Hvammen Margit Hvammen was a Norwegian alpine skier.She competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where she placed 7th in the downhill, 18th in giant slalom, and 18th in slalom. She represented the club Geilo IL. She died on 10 May 2010.-References:... |
2:17.7 | 18 | |||||
Borghild Niskin Borghild Niskin Borghild Niskin is a Norwegian alpine skier who finished 7th in the women's giant slalom at the 1956 Winter Olympics at Cortina d'Ampezzo. For that honor, Niskin became the first woman awarded the Holmenkollen medal that same year... |
2:11.9 | 6 | |||||
Tull Gasmann Tull Gasmann Tull Gasmann was a Norwegian alpine skier. She was born in Aker. She participated at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where she competed in slalom and giant slalom.She became Norwegian champion in slalom in 1951.... |
Slalom | 1:29.4 | 35 | 1:07.5 | 8 | 2:36.9 | 33 |
Karen-Sofie Styrmoe Karen-Sofie Styrmoe Karen-Sofie Styrmoe was a Norwegian alpine skier. She was born in Tinn. She participated at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where she competed in slalom and downhill.-References:... |
1:15.0 | 28 | 1:12.6 | 27 | 2:27.6 | 23 | |
Margit Hvammen Margit Hvammen Margit Hvammen was a Norwegian alpine skier.She competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where she placed 7th in the downhill, 18th in giant slalom, and 18th in slalom. She represented the club Geilo IL. She died on 10 May 2010.-References:... |
1:09.8 | 14 | 1:11.4 | 23 | 2:21.2 | 18 | |
Borghild Niskin Borghild Niskin Borghild Niskin is a Norwegian alpine skier who finished 7th in the women's giant slalom at the 1956 Winter Olympics at Cortina d'Ampezzo. For that honor, Niskin became the first woman awarded the Holmenkollen medal that same year... |
1:08.7 | 10 | 1:09.0 | 14 | 2:17.7 | 11 |
Bobsleigh
Sled | Athletes | Event | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Total | |||||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | |||
NOR-1 | Arne Holst Arne Holst Arne Holst was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the early 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of fifth in the four-man event at St. Moritz in 1948.-References:... Kåre Christiansen Kåre Christiansen Kåre Christiasen was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, he finished 12th in the four-man and 13th in the two-man events.-References:***... |
Two-man | 1:24.52 | 13 | 1:24.77 | 11 | 1:24.24 | 12 | 1:24.88 | 14 | 5:38.41 | 13 |
NOR-2 | Erik Tandberg Curt James Haydn Curt James Haydn Curt James Haydn was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, he finished 12th in the four-man and 14th in the two-man events.-References:***... |
Two-man | 1:26.33 | 15 | 1:24.82 | 12 | 1:24.23 | 11 | 1:24.24 | 10 | 5:39.62 | 14 |
Sled | Athletes | Event | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Total | |||||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | |||
NOR-1 | Arne Holst Arne Holst Arne Holst was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the early 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of fifth in the four-man event at St. Moritz in 1948.-References:... Trygve Brudevold Trygve Brudevold Trygve Brudevold was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of 11th in the four-man event at Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.He was born in Stange.-References:****... Curt James Haydn Curt James Haydn Curt James Haydn was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, he finished 12th in the four-man and 14th in the two-man events.-References:***... Kåre Christiansen Kåre Christiansen Kåre Christiasen was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, he finished 12th in the four-man and 13th in the two-man events.-References:***... |
Four-man | 1:20.05 | 12 | 1:19.93 | 9 | 1:19.98 | 12 | 1:21.40 | 12 | 5:21.36 | 12 |
NOR-2 | Reidar Alveberg Reidar Alveberg Reidar Alveberg was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. He finished 13th in the four-man event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.He was born in Berg and died in Oslo.-References:**... Anders Hveem Anders Hveem Anders Hveem was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. He finished 13th in the four-man event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.-References:**... Arne Røgden Arne Røgden Arne Røgden was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed during the 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of 11th in the four-man event at Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.... Gunnar Thoresen Gunnar Thoresen (bobsleigh) Gunnar Thoresen was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of tenth in the four-man event at Oslo in 1952.-References:****... |
Four-man | 1:21.53 | 15 | 1:21.18 | 13 | 1:20.77 | 14 | 1:20.99 | 10 | 5:24.47 | 13 |
Cross-country skiing
MenEvent | Athlete | Race | |
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Time | Rank | ||
18 km | Sverre Stenersen Sverre Stenersen Sverre Stenersen was a Norwegian Nordic combined skier who dominated the event throughout the 1950s. His biggest triumphs were winning individual golds both at the 1956 Winter Olympics and the 1954 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships... |
1'09:44 | 27 |
Per Gjelten Per Gjelten Per Gjelten was a Norwegian nordic skier who competed in the early 1950s. He finished fourth in the nordic combined event at the 1954 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun and fifth in the same event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.Also in Oslo, he finished 20th in the 18 km cross... |
1'07:40 | 20 | |
Ottar Gjermundshaug Ottar Gjermundshaug Ottar Gjermundshaug was a Norwegian nordic combined skier who competed in the early 1950s. He won a silver medal in the individual event at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lake Placid, New York.Gjermundshaug also finished 6th in the individual event and 18th in the 18 km cross... |
1'06:13 | 17 | |
Simon Slåttvik Simon Slåttvik Simon Slåttvik was a Norwegian nordic combined skier who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He won gold in individual event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.... |
1'05:40 | 15 | |
Mikal Kirkholt Mikal Kirkholt Mikal Kirkholt was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed in the early 1950s. He won a silver in the 4 x 10km Relay at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.-External links:* *... |
1'04:53 | 12 | |
Magnar Estenstad Magnar Estenstad Magnar Estenstad is a former Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the early 1950s. He won a silver in the 4 x 10 km and a bronze in the 50 km at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.... |
1'04:26 | 11 | |
Martin Stokken Martin Stokken Martin Stokken was a Norwegian cross-country skier and athlete who competed in the 1950s. He was born in Snillfjord and represented Selsbakk IF in Trondheim.... |
1'03:00 | 6 | |
Hallgeir Brenden Hallgeir Brenden Hallgeir Brenden was a former Norwegian cross-country skier from Tørberget in Trysil.He won Olympic gold medals in the 18 km event at the 1952 Winter Olympics and in the 15 km event at the 1956 Winter Olympics, and an Olympic silver medal in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 1952 Winter... |
1'01:34 | ||
50 km | Harald Maartmann Harald Maartmann Harald Rolf Maartmann was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the 1950s.He won both the 17 km and the 50 km event in the Norwegian Championships in 1950. He finished fifth in the 50 km event at the 1950 World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.Maartmann also finished eighth in the... |
3'43:43 | 8 |
Edvin Landsem Edvin Landsem Edvin Landsem was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the 1950s. He finished fifth in the 50 km event at the 1954 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun.... |
3'40:43 | 7 | |
Olav Økern Olav Økern Olav Økern was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the 1930s and 1940s. He won a bronze in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz.... |
3'38:45 | 4 | |
Magnar Estenstad Magnar Estenstad Magnar Estenstad is a former Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the early 1950s. He won a silver in the 4 x 10 km and a bronze in the 50 km at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.... |
3'38:28 |
Men's 4 x 10 km relay
Athletes | Race | |
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Time | Rank | |
Magnar Estenstad Magnar Estenstad Magnar Estenstad is a former Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the early 1950s. He won a silver in the 4 x 10 km and a bronze in the 50 km at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.... Mikal Kirkholt Mikal Kirkholt Mikal Kirkholt was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed in the early 1950s. He won a silver in the 4 x 10km Relay at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.-External links:* *... Martin Stokken Martin Stokken Martin Stokken was a Norwegian cross-country skier and athlete who competed in the 1950s. He was born in Snillfjord and represented Selsbakk IF in Trondheim.... Hallgeir Brenden Hallgeir Brenden Hallgeir Brenden was a former Norwegian cross-country skier from Tørberget in Trysil.He won Olympic gold medals in the 18 km event at the 1952 Winter Olympics and in the 15 km event at the 1956 Winter Olympics, and an Olympic silver medal in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 1952 Winter... |
2'23:13 |
Women
Event | Athlete | Race | |
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Time | Rank | ||
10 km | Jorun Tangen-Askersrud | 47:45 | 12 |
Gina Regland-Sigstad | 45:37 | 10 | |
Marit Øiseth Marit Øiseth Marit Øiseth was a Norwegian cross-country skier of the 1940s and 1950s who participated in the 1952 Winter Olympics, held in Oslo.... |
45:04 | 7 | |
Rakel Wahl Rakel Wahl Rakel Wahl was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the 1950s. She finished sixth in the 10 km event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.-External links:... |
44:54 | 6 |
Figure skating
WomenAthlete | CF | FS | Points | Places | Rank |
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Bjørg Løhner Øien Bjørg Løhner Øien Bjørg Løhner Øien is a Norwegian figure skater. She competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo. She was Norwegian champion in figure skating in 1952.-Results:-References:... |
23 | DNS | DNF | – | – |
Ingeborg Nilsson Ingeborg Nilsson Ingeborg Nilsson was a Norwegian figure skater. She competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.She was Norwegian individual champion in 1953 and 1954, and in pairs in 1956, 1957, 1958 and 1959 together with partner Reidar Børjeson.... |
25 | 24 | 113.322 | 215 | 24 |
Pairs
Athletes | Points | Places | Rank |
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Bjørg Skjærlaaen Reidar Børjeson Reidar Børjeson Reidar Kristoffer Børjeson was a Norwegian figure skater. He competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.He was Norwegian champion in pairs in 1956, 1957, 1958 and 1959 together with partner Ingeborg Nilsson.-Pairs:... |
8.346 | 117 | 13 |
Ice hockey
The tournament was run in a round robin format with nine teams participating.Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts |
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8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 71 | 14 | 15 | |
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 21 | 13 | |
9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 53 | 22 | 14 | |
9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50 | 23 | 12 | |
8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 40 | 8 | |
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 56 | 5 | |
8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 60 | 4 | |
8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 53 | 3 | |
9th | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 46 | 0 |
- Norway 2-3 USA
- Norway 0-6 Czechoslovakia
- Norway 2-4 Sweden
- Norway 2-7 Switzerland
- Norway 2-5 Finland
- Norway 2-6 Germany FR
- Norway 2-11 Canada
- Norway 3-4 Poland
Contestants Jan Erik Adolfsen Jan Erik Adolfsen Jan Erik Adolfsen was a Norwegian ice hockey player. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1952, where the Norwegian team placed 9th.-References:... Arne Berg Arne Berg (ice hockey) Arne Berg is a Norwegian ice hockey player, born in Bærum. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1952, where the Norwegian team placed 9th.-References:... Egil Bjerklund Egil Bjerklund Egil Bjerklund is a Norwegian ice hockey player. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1952 and in 1964. He was awarded Gullpucken as best Norwegian ice hockey player in 1961.... Per Dahl Per Dahl Per Dahl is a Norwegian musicologist, Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger and former Rector of the university's predecessor, Stavanger University College... Bjørn Gulbrandsen Bjørn Gulbrandsen Bjørn Sigmund Gulbrandsen was a Norwegian ice hockey player. He was born in Oslo and represented the club Vålerengens IF. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1952, where the Norwegian team placed 9th.-References:... Bjørn Oscar Gulbrandsen Bjørn Oscar Gulbrandsen Bjørn Oscar Gulbrandsen was a Norwegian ice hockey player and yacht racer.He was born in Bærum. He grew up at Stabekk and later lived at Hosle. He represented the club Stabæk IF in ice hockey, football and bandy. After Stabæk's ice hockey team was discontinued in 1955, he played some years for... Finn Gundersen Finn Gundersen Finn Gundersen is a Norwegian ice hockey player and football player, born in Oslo. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1952, where the Norwegian team placed 9th... Arthur Kristiansen Arthur Kristiansen Arthur Kristiansen was a Norwegian ice hockey player, born in Oslo, Norway. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1952, where the Norwegian team placed 9th.... Gunnar Kroge Gunnar Kroge Gunnar Kroge was a Norwegian ice hockey player, born in Oslo, Norway. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1952, where the Norwegian team placed 9th.-References:... Johnny Larntvet Johnny Larntvet Johnny Larntvet was a Norwegian ice hockey player, born in Oslo, Norway. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1952, where the Norwegian team placed 9th.... Roar Pedersen Roar Pedersen Roar Pedersen was a Norwegian ice hockey player, born in Drammen, Norway. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1952, where the Norwegian team placed 9th.... Annar Petersen Annar Petersen Annar Petersen is a Norwegian ice hockey player, born in Oslo, Norway. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1952, where the Norwegian team placed 9th.-References:... Ragnar Rygel Ragnar Rygel Ragnar Emil Rygel was a Norwegian ice hockey player, born in Asker. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1952, where the Norwegian team placed 9th.... Leif Solheim Leif Solheim Leif Solheim is a Norwegian ice hockey player. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1952. He was awarded Gullpucken as best Norwegian ice hockey player in 1959. He is a brother of Olympian ice hockey player Øivind Solheim.-References:... Øivind Solheim Øivind Solheim Øivind Solheim is a Norwegian ice hockey player. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1952. He is a brother of Olympian ice hockey player Leif Solheim.-References:... Roy Strandem Roy Strandem Roy Strandem is a Norwegian ice hockey player, born in Oslo. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1952, where the Norwegian team placed 9th.-References:... Per Voigt Per Voigt Per Voigt is a Norwegian ice hockey player, born in Oslo. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1952, where the Norwegian team placed 9th. He is the father of Marius Voigt.-References:... |
Nordic combined
Events:- 18 km cross-country skiing
- normal hill ski jumping
The cross-country skiing part of this event was combined with the main medal event
Cross-country skiing at the 1952 Winter Olympics
The 1952 Winter Olympics cross-country skiing competition consisted of three events for men and the first women's cross-country competition at an Olympic Games, of 10 km. The competitions were held from Monday, February 18 to Saturday, February 23, 1952.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal...
, meaning that athletes competing here were skiing for two disciplines at the same time. Details can be found above in this article, in the cross-country skiing section.
The ski jumping (normal hill) event was held separate from the main medal event of ski jumping, results can be found in the table below (athletes were allowed to perform three jumps, the best two jumps were counted and are shown here).
Athlete | Event | Cross-country | Ski Jumping | Total | |||||
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Points | Rank | Distance 1 | Distance 2 | Points | Rank | Points | Rank | ||
Sverre Stenersen Sverre Stenersen Sverre Stenersen was a Norwegian Nordic combined skier who dominated the event throughout the 1950s. His biggest triumphs were winning individual golds both at the 1956 Winter Olympics and the 1954 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships... |
Individual | 213.335 | 9 | 68.0 | 69.5 | 223.0 | 2 | 436.335 | |
Per Gjelten Per Gjelten Per Gjelten was a Norwegian nordic skier who competed in the early 1950s. He finished fourth in the nordic combined event at the 1954 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun and fifth in the same event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.Also in Oslo, he finished 20th in the 18 km cross... |
220.848 | 6 | 65.0 | 66.0 | 212.0 | 3 | 432.848 | 5 | |
Ottar Gjermundshaug Ottar Gjermundshaug Ottar Gjermundshaug was a Norwegian nordic combined skier who competed in the early 1950s. He won a silver medal in the individual event at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lake Placid, New York.Gjermundshaug also finished 6th in the individual event and 18th in the 18 km cross... |
226.121 | 5 | 61.0 | 64.5 | 206.0 | 6 | 432.121 | 6 | |
Simon Slåttvik Simon Slåttvik Simon Slåttvik was a Norwegian nordic combined skier who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He won gold in individual event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.... |
228.121 | 3 | 67.0 | 66.5 | 223.5 | 1 | 451.621 |
Ski jumping
Athlete | Event | Jump 1 | Jump 2 | Total | |||||
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Distance | Points | Rank | Distance | Points | Rank | Points | Rank | ||
Halvor Næs Halvor Næs Halvor Næs is a former Norwegian ski jumper who competed in the 1950s. His only victory was in 1953 and he finished fifth in the individual large hill event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.... |
Normal hill | 63.5 | 108.0 | 8 | 64.5 | 108.5 | 3 | 216.5 | 4 |
Arne Hoel Arne Hoel Arne Hoel was a Norwegian ski jumper who competed in the 1940s and 1950s. He was born in Drammen.Hoel won the ski jumping event at the Holmenkollen ski festival three times... |
66.5 | 109.0 | 7 | 63.5 | 106.5 | 5 | 215.5 | 6 | |
Arnfinn Bergmann Arnfinn Bergmann Arnfinn Bergmann was a ski jumper from Norway.He was born in Trondheim and represented the clubs SK Freidig and SFK Lyn. He won a gold medal in the normal hill event at the 1952 Winter Olympics, accompanied on the podium by Torbjørn Falkanger who won the silver medal... |
67.5 | 112.0 | 2 | 68.0 | 114.0 | 1 | 226.0 | ||
Torbjørn Falkanger Torbjørn Falkanger Torbjørn Falkanger is a retired Norwegian ski jumper who was active in the late 1940s and early 1950s.Falkanger earned a silver medal at the 1952 Winter Olympics in ski jumping and also won the Holmenkollen ski festival ski jumping competition twice... |
68.0 | 113.0 | 1 | 64.0 | 108.5 | 3 | 221.5 |
Speed skating
MenEvent | Athlete | Race | |
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Time | Rank | ||
500 m | Sigmund Søfteland Sigmund Søfteland Sigmund Søfteland was a Norwegian speed skater who competed in the 1952 Winter Olympics and in the 1956 Winter Olympics.He was born in Os, Hordaland and died in Bergen.... |
44.3 | 10 |
Hroar Elvenes Hroar Elvenes Hroar Elvenes is a Norwegian former speed skater who competed in the 1952 Winter Olympics, in the 1956 Winter Olympics, in the 1960 Winter Olympics, and in the 1964 Winter Olympics.He was born in Hakadal, Nittedal.... |
44.1 | 6 | |
Finn Helgesen Finn Helgesen Finn Helgesen was a speed skater from Norway. He was born in Drammen, Buskerud.At the Norwegian Championships, Helgesen won the 500 m in 1947 and 1949. He became Olympic Champion on the 500 m at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St... |
44.01 | 5 | |
Arne Johansen Arne Johansen Arne Johansen is an Norwegian former speed skater and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, shared with Gordon Audley from Canada.-References:... |
44.0 | ||
1500 m | Nic Stene Nic Stene Nic Stene was a Norwegian speed skater, born in Trondheim. He competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, where he placed 15th in the 1,500 m.-References:... |
2:24.8 | 15 |
Ivar Martinsen Ivar Martinsen Karl Ivar Martinsen is a Norwegian former speed skater who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics and in the 1952 Winter Olympics.He was born in Løten.In 1948 he finished 16th in the 1500 metres competition.... |
2:23.4 | 8 | |
Roald Aas Roald Aas Roald Edgar Aas is a former speed skater and cyclist from Norway.Roald Aas was the number two speed skater in Norway through the entire 1950s – initially after Hjalmar Andersen, later after Knut Johannesen... |
2:21.6 | ||
Hjalmar Andersen Hjalmar Andersen Hjalmar "Hjallis" Johan Andersen is a former speed skater from Norway who won three gold medals at the 1952 Winter Olympic Games of Oslo, Norway. He was the only triple gold medalist at the 1952 Winter Olympics, and as such, became the most successful athlete there.-Short biography:Hjalmar... |
2:20.4 | ||
5000 m | Yngvar Karlsen Yngvar Karlsen Yngvar Karlsen was a Norwegian speed skater, born in Eidanger. He competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, in 5,000 and 10,000 m.-References:... |
8:48.2 | 20 |
Wiggo Hanssen Wiggo Hanssen Wiggo Kay Hanssen was a Norwegian speed skater who competed in the 1952 Winter Olympics.He was born in Tromøy and died in Arendal.In 1952 he finished ninth in the 5000 metres competition.-External links:*... |
8:37.2 | 9 | |
Sverre Haugli Sverre Ingolf Haugli Sverre Ingolf Haugli was a Norwegian speed skater. He represented Jevnaker Idrettsforening, Gjøvik Skøiteklub, and Oslo Skøiteklub.... |
8:22.4 | ||
Hjalmar Andersen Hjalmar Andersen Hjalmar "Hjallis" Johan Andersen is a former speed skater from Norway who won three gold medals at the 1952 Winter Olympic Games of Oslo, Norway. He was the only triple gold medalist at the 1952 Winter Olympics, and as such, became the most successful athlete there.-Short biography:Hjalmar... |
8:10.6 OR | ||
10,000 m | Ingar Nordlund Ingar Nordlund Ingar Nordlund was a Norwegian speed skater, born in Jevnaker. He competed in 10,000 m at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.-References:... |
DNF | – |
Yngvar Karlsen Yngvar Karlsen Yngvar Karlsen was a Norwegian speed skater, born in Eidanger. He competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, in 5,000 and 10,000 m.-References:... |
18:10.6 | 18 | |
Sverre Haugli Sverre Ingolf Haugli Sverre Ingolf Haugli was a Norwegian speed skater. He represented Jevnaker Idrettsforening, Gjøvik Skøiteklub, and Oslo Skøiteklub.... |
17:30.2 | 6 | |
Hjalmar Andersen Hjalmar Andersen Hjalmar "Hjallis" Johan Andersen is a former speed skater from Norway who won three gold medals at the 1952 Winter Olympic Games of Oslo, Norway. He was the only triple gold medalist at the 1952 Winter Olympics, and as such, became the most successful athlete there.-Short biography:Hjalmar... |
16:45.8 OR |
1No bronze medal awarded due to Helgesen finishing behind his direct opponent during his race