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Norway
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...

competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics
1956 Winter Olympics
The 1956 Winter Olympics, officially known as the VII Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event celebrated in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. This celebration of the Games was held from 26 January to 5 February 1956. Cortina, which had originally been awarded the 1944 Winter Olympics, beat out...

in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Cortina d'Ampezzo

Cortina d'Ampezzo is a town and comune in the southern Alps located in Veneto, a region in Northern Italy. Located in the heart of the Dolomites in an alpine valley, it is a popular winter sport resort known for its ski-ranges, scenery, accommodations, shops and après-ski scene...

, Italy

Italy

Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...

Medalists

Medal	Name	Sport	Event
		Cross-country skiing Cross-country skiing at the 1956 Winter Olympics At the 1956 Winter Olympics six cross country skiing events were contested after men's 30 km and women's 3 x 5 km relay were added. The competitions were held from Friday, January 27 to Sunday, February 4, 1956....	Men's 15 km
		Nordic combined Nordic combined at the 1956 Winter Olympics At the 1956 Winter Olympics, the Individual Nordic combined event was contested.-Individual:January 31, 1956The cross-country skiing distance was reduced from 18 km to 15 km starting with this Olympics.-References:*...	Men's individual
		Speed skating Speed skating at the 1956 Winter Olympics At the 1956 Winter Olympics, four speed skating events were contested. The competitions were held from Saturday, January 28 to Tuesday, January 31, 1956.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...	Men's 10,000m
		Speed skating Speed skating at the 1956 Winter Olympics At the 1956 Winter Olympics, four speed skating events were contested. The competitions were held from Saturday, January 28 to Tuesday, January 31, 1956.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...	Men's 500m

Alpine skiing

Men

Athlete	Event	Race 1		Race 2		Total
Athlete	Event	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Trygve Berge Trygve Berge Trygve Berge is a Norwegian alpine skier. He was born in Voss. He participated at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where he competed in downhill.He became Norwegian champion in downhill in 1956.-References:...	Downhill					DSQ	–
Kåre Opdal Kåre Opdal Kåre Opdal is a Norwegian alpine skier, born in Narvik. He competed in the downhill at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.-References:...						DSQ	–
Asle Sjåstad Asle Sjåstad Asle Sjåstad was a Norwegian alpine skier.He took eight national championships between 1955 and 1960, representing the club Geilo IL...						3:08.8	14
Jan Thorstensen Jan Thorstensen Jan Thorstensen is a Norwegian alpine skier, born in Oslo. He competed in slalom and giant slalom at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.-References:...	Giant Slalom					DSQ	–
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....						DSQ	–
Hans Magnus Andresen Hans Magnus Andresen Hans Magnus Andresen was a Norwegian alpine skier. He was born in Oslo, and represented the club Njård IL. He participated at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where he competed in slalom and giant slalom.-References:...						3:44.7	50
Asle Sjåstad Asle Sjåstad Asle Sjåstad was a Norwegian alpine skier.He took eight national championships between 1955 and 1960, representing the club Geilo IL...						3:21.6	22
Asle Sjåstad Asle Sjåstad Asle Sjåstad was a Norwegian alpine skier.He took eight national championships between 1955 and 1960, representing the club Geilo IL...	Slalom	1:36.4	25	2:04.5	17	3:40.9	18
Hans Magnus Andresen Hans Magnus Andresen Hans Magnus Andresen was a Norwegian alpine skier. He was born in Oslo, and represented the club Njård IL. He participated at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where he competed in slalom and giant slalom.-References:...		1:35.0	21	2:06.8	21	3:41.8	20
Jan Thorstensen Jan Thorstensen Jan Thorstensen is a Norwegian alpine skier, born in Oslo. He competed in slalom and giant slalom at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.-References:...		1:33.1	14	DSQ	–	DSQ	–
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....		1:32.1	9	DSQ	–	DSQ	–

Women

Athlete	Event	Race 1		Race 2		Total
Athlete	Event	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Astrid Sandvik Astrid Sandvik Astrid Sandvik is a Norwegian Alpine skier who finished tied for sixth dog in the women's slalom at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo. In 1963, Sandvik almost earned the Holmenkollen medal...	Downhill					1:54.4	27
Inger Jørgensen Inger Jørgensen Inger Jørgensen is a retired Norwegian alpine skier.She was born in Asker, represented Asker SK, and is the sister of Dagny Jørgensen. She participated at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where she competed in downhill, slalom and giant slalom.She became Norwegian champion in slalom...						1:54.3	26
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...						1:49.5	9
Inger Jørgensen Inger Jørgensen Inger Jørgensen is a retired Norwegian alpine skier.She was born in Asker, represented Asker SK, and is the sister of Dagny Jørgensen. She participated at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where she competed in downhill, slalom and giant slalom.She became Norwegian champion in slalom...	Giant Slalom					2:04.4	24
Astrid Sandvik Astrid Sandvik Astrid Sandvik is a Norwegian Alpine skier who finished tied for sixth dog in the women's slalom at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo. In 1963, Sandvik almost earned the Holmenkollen medal...						2:04.0	22
Inger Bjørnbakken Inger Bjørnbakken Inger Bjørnbakken is a former alpine ski racer. She finished tied for 6th in the women's slalom at the 1956 Winter Olympics at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Two years later, Bjørnbakken won the women's slalom at the 1958 World Championships in Bad Gastein, Austria...						2:02.3	14
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...						1:59.0	7
Inger Jørgensen Inger Jørgensen Inger Jørgensen is a retired Norwegian alpine skier.She was born in Asker, represented Asker SK, and is the sister of Dagny Jørgensen. She participated at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where she competed in downhill, slalom and giant slalom.She became Norwegian champion in slalom...	Slalom	1:01.4	17	1:00.9	15	2:02.3	13
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...		59.0	11	1:00.0	12	1:59.0	11
Astrid Sandvik Astrid Sandvik Astrid Sandvik is a Norwegian Alpine skier who finished tied for sixth dog in the women's slalom at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo. In 1963, Sandvik almost earned the Holmenkollen medal...		58.9	10	59.1	5	1:58.0	6
Inger Bjørnbakken Inger Bjørnbakken Inger Bjørnbakken is a former alpine ski racer. She finished tied for 6th in the women's slalom at the 1956 Winter Olympics at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Two years later, Bjørnbakken won the women's slalom at the 1958 World Championships in Bad Gastein, Austria...		58.7	8	59.3	6	1:58.0	6

Bobsleigh

Sled	Athletes	Event	Run 1		Run 2		Run 3		Run 4		Total
Sled	Athletes	Event	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
NOR-1	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:**... Arnold Dyrdahl Arnold Dyrdahl Arnold Dyrdahl was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the late 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of tenth in the four-man event at St. Moritz in 1948....	Two-man	1:29.04	22	1:26.83	17	DNF	–	1:28.86	19	DNF	–
NOR-2	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.... Odd Solli Odd Solli Odd Solli is a Norwegian bobsledder, born in Stabekk.He competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where he placed 20th in men's two, together with Arne Røgden, and 11th in men's four.-References:...	Two-man	1:27.57	20	1:26.90	19	1:28.81	21	1:29.05	21	5:52.33	20

Sled	Athletes	Event	Run 1		Run 2		Run 3		Run 4		Total
Sled	Athletes	Event	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
NOR-1	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.... Arnold Dyrdahl Arnold Dyrdahl Arnold Dyrdahl was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the late 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of tenth in the four-man event at St. Moritz in 1948.... Odd Solli Odd Solli Odd Solli is a Norwegian bobsledder, born in Stabekk.He competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where he placed 20th in men's two, together with Arne Røgden, and 11th in men's four.-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:****...	Four-man	1:20.96	16	1:20.08	13	1:20.45	11	1:20.01	7	5:21.50	11

Cross-country skiing

Men

Event	Athlete	Race
Event	Athlete	Time	Rank
15 km	Magnar Ingebrigtsli Magnar Ingebrigtsli Magnar Ingebrigtsli was a Norwegian cross country skier and biathlete.He was born in Rindal, and represented IK Rindals-Troll. He competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where he placed 30th in the 15 kilometres cross country skiing.He became Norwegian champion in biathlon in...	54:30	30
	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....	50:45	6
	Håkon Brusveen	50:36	5
	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...	49:39
30 km	Per Olsen Per Olsen Per Olsen is a Norwegian cross country skier.He participated at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where he placed 4th in the 4x10 kilometre relay together with Håkon Brusveen, Martin Stokken and Hallgeir Brenden....	1'51:15	19
	Oddmund Jensen Oddmund Jensen Oddmund Ingvald Jensen was a Norwegian cross country skier and coach.He was born in Sørfold, but represented Alvdal IL. He participated at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo and at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley.He was head coach for the Norwegian men's cross country national...	1'51:04	17
	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....	1'49:38	15
	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...	1'49:29	14
50 km	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....	DSQ	–
	Birger Vestermo Birger Vestermo Birger Vestermo is a Norwegian cross-country skier from Salangen. He competed in 50 km at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:...	DSQ	–
	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....	3'11:43	15
	Oddmund Jensen Oddmund Jensen Oddmund Ingvald Jensen was a Norwegian cross country skier and coach.He was born in Sørfold, but represented Alvdal IL. He participated at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo and at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley.He was head coach for the Norwegian men's cross country national...	3'11:14	14

Men's 4 x 10 km relay

Athletes	Race
Athletes	Time	Rank
Håkon Brusveen Per Olsen Per Olsen Per Olsen is a Norwegian cross country skier.He participated at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where he placed 4th in the 4x10 kilometre relay together with Håkon Brusveen, Martin Stokken and Hallgeir Brenden.... 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...	2'21:16	4

Women

Event	Athlete	Race
Event	Athlete	Time	Rank
10 km	Ingrid Wigernæs Ingrid Wigernæs Ingrid Wigernæs is a Norwegian former cross country skier who competed in the 1960s. She earned a silver medal in the 3 x 5 km at the 1966 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo.-External links:*...	43:40	27
	Gina Regland-Sigstad	42:42	22
	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:...	40:49	11
	Kjelfrid Brusveen Kjelfrid Brusveen Kjelfrid Brusveen was a Norwegian cross country skier.She was born in Fåberg, and represented Faaberg IL. She competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where she placed 10th in the 10 kilometres, and fourth in the 3x5 kilometre relay with the Norwegian team.-References:...	40:38	10

Women's 3 x 5 km relay

Athletes	Race
Athletes	Time	Rank
Kjelfrid Brusveen Kjelfrid Brusveen Kjelfrid Brusveen was a Norwegian cross country skier.She was born in Fåberg, and represented Faaberg IL. She competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where she placed 10th in the 10 kilometres, and fourth in the 3x5 kilometre relay with the Norwegian team.-References:... Gina Regland-Sigstad 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:...	1'10:50	4

Nordic combined

Events:

normal hill ski jumping (Three jumps, best two counted and shown here.)
15 km cross-country skiing

Athlete	Event	Ski Jumping				Cross-country			Total
Athlete	Event	Distance 1	Distance 2	Points	Rank	Time	Points	Rank	Points	Rank
Kjetil Mårdalen Kjetil Mårdalen Kjetil Mårdalen was a Norwegian nordic combined skier who competed in the 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the individual event at the 1954 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun....	Individual	64.0	67.0	189.0	26	57:43	234.500	6	423.500	14
Arne Barhaugen Arne Barhaugen Arne Barhaugen was a Norwegian nordic combined skier who competed in the 1950s and 1960s. He finished fifth in the Nordic combined event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo and sixth in the same event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck. He was born and died in Oslo.-External...		64.5	68.0	199.0	15	57:11	236.581	3	435.581	5
Tormod Knutsen Tormod Knutsen Tormod Knutsen is a former Norwegian nordic combined athlete. He was born in Eidsvoll. Already as a 16 year old he became named to Hovedlandsrennet, and two years later Norwegian junior champion in Ski jumping. From the season 1954/55 he started with Nordic combined...		70.5	69.0	203.0	10	58:22	232.000	9	435.000	6
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...		73.0	74.0	215.0	2	56:18	240.000	1	455.000

Ski jumping

Athlete	Event	Jump 1			Jump 2			Total
Athlete	Event	Distance	Points	Rank	Distance	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...	Normal hill	72.0	90.5	39	70.0	93.0	29	183.5	35
Asbjørn Osnes Asbjørn Osnes Asbjørn Osnes was a Norwegian ski jumper. He was born in Hønefoss and represented the club Jevnaker IF.He placed 18th in the individual ski jump event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo....		75.5	102.0	18	72.0	97.5	21	199.5	18
Sverre Stallvik Sverre Stallvik Sverre Stallvik is a Norwegian ski jumper who competed in the 1950s.He was born in Trondheim and represented the club Byåsen IL. He placed ninth in the individual ski jump event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo. He became Norwegian Champion in 1955.-External links:...		77.0	104.5	11	75.5	103.5	11	208.0	9
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...		77.5	104.5	11	76.5	102.0	13	206.5	11

Speed skating

Men

Event	Athlete	Race
Event	Athlete	Time	Rank
500 m	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....	42.8	17
	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....	42.7	16
	Finn Hodt Finn Hodt Finn Hodt is a Norwegian speed skater who competed in the 1950s, and later speed skating coach.He was born in Drammen and represented the club Drammens SK. He placed 13th in the 500 metres at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo...	42.5	13
	Alv Gjestvang Alv Gjestvang Alv Gjestvang is a Norwegian former speed skater and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, and a silver medal at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck....	41.0
1500 m	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....	2:16.0	24
	Jan Kristiansen Jan Kristiansen (speed skater) Jan Kristiansen is a Norwegian speed skater. He competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics, where he placed 16th in the 1,500 metre.-References:...	2:13.7	16
	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...	2:12.9	10
	Knut Johannesen Knut Johannesen Knut Johannesen is a former speed skater from Norway.-Biography:Born in Oslo and representing the skating club ASK there, Johannesen won the World Allround Championships in 1957 and 1964, the European Allround Championships in 1959 and 1960, and won the Norwegian...	2:12.2	9
5000 m	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...	8:06.5	11
	Torstein Seiersten Torstein Seiersten Torstein Seiersten is a Norwegian speed skater.He was born in Brandbu and represented the club Brandbu IF. He placed 10th in the 5,000 metres at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo. He competed at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, where he placed 4th in the 5,000 metres and 6th...	8:06.4	10
	Knut Johannesen Knut Johannesen Knut Johannesen is a former speed skater from Norway.-Biography:Born in Oslo and representing the skating club ASK there, Johannesen won the World Allround Championships in 1957 and 1964, the European Allround Championships in 1959 and 1960, and won the Norwegian...	8:02.3	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...	8:01.6	6
10,000 m	Knut Tangen Knut Tangen Knut Tangen is a Norwegian speed skater. He competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics, where he placed 19th in the 10,000 metre.-References:...	17:22.3	19
	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...	16:52.6	6
	Sverre Haugli Sverre Ingolf Haugli Sverre Ingolf Haugli was a Norwegian speed skater. He represented Jevnaker Idrettsforening, Gjøvik Skøiteklub, and Oslo Skøiteklub....	16:48.7	4
	Knut Johannesen Knut Johannesen Knut Johannesen is a former speed skater from Norway.-Biography:Born in Oslo and representing the skating club ASK there, Johannesen won the World Allround Championships in 1957 and 1964, the European Allround Championships in 1959 and 1960, and won the Norwegian...	16:36.9

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