Aud Hvammen
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Aud Hvammen is a Norwegian alpine skier
. She was born in Geilo
, and is the sister of Margit Hvammen
. She is married to Peder Lunde
, and mother of Jeanette Lunde
. She participated at the 1968 Winter Olympics
in Grenoble
, where she competed in slalom and giant slalom.
She became Norwegian champion in slalom in 1964, in giant slalom in 1965, 1967 and 1968, and in alpine combined in 1964.
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...
. She was born in Geilo
Geilo
is a centre in the municipality of Hol in Norway, in the valley of Hallingdal, with around 2300 inhabitants.Geilo is primarily a ski resort town, but also offers summer activities. Geilo is in a valley with mountain ranges on each side. The center of the town lies at 800 meters above sea level, and...
, and is the sister of 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:...
. She is married to Peder Lunde
Peder Lunde, Jr.
Peder Lunde, jr. is a Norwegian sailor and Olympic champion.He won a gold medal in the Flying Dutchman class at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, together with Bjørn Bergvall....
, and mother of Jeanette Lunde
Jeanette Lunde
Jeanette Lunde is a former Norwegian sportsperson who competed in alpine skiing and sailing. She competed in both the Winter and Summer Olympics, the second Norwegian woman to do so.-Alpine skiing:...
. She participated at the 1968 Winter Olympics
1968 Winter Olympics
The 1968 Winter Olympics, officially known as the X Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1968 in Grenoble, France and opened on 6 February. Thirty-seven countries participated...
in Grenoble
Grenoble
Grenoble is a city in southeastern France, at the foot of the French Alps where the river Drac joins the Isère. Located in the Rhône-Alpes region, Grenoble is the capital of the department of Isère...
, where she competed in slalom and giant slalom.
She became Norwegian champion in slalom in 1964, in giant slalom in 1965, 1967 and 1968, and in alpine combined in 1964.