Gry Østvik
Encyclopedia
Gry Østvik is a former Norwegian
biathlete
and the first overall world cup winner for women.
in the 1982/83 season. She finished 3rd in 1983/84.
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...
biathlete
Biathlon
Biathlon is a term used to describe any sporting event made up of two disciplines. However, biathlon usually refers specifically to the winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting...
and the first overall world cup winner for women.
World championships
She participated in the Norwegian team that won silver in the 3 x 7.5 km relay in 1984 and 1985.World cup
Østvik won the overall Biathlon World CupBiathlon World Cup
The Biathlon World Cup has been held since the winter seasons of 1977/78 and 1982/83, for men and women, respectively ....
in the 1982/83 season. She finished 3rd in 1983/84.