Per Olsen
Encyclopedia
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
.
He was born in Alta
, and represented Alta IF
. He is the father-in-law of Anette Tønsberg
.
He participated 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...
, where he placed 4th in the 4x10 kilometre relay
Cross-country skiing at the 1956 Winter Olympics – Men's 4x10 kilometre relay
The men's 4x10 kilometre relay at the 1956 Winter Olympics took place on 4 February. It was held at the Snow Stadium , which was about from Cotrina. Fourteen teams and fifty-six skiers participated in the event. The Soviet team won the event...
together with Håkon Brusveen, 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....
and 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...
.
He was born in Alta
Alta, Norway
-Birdlife:For those interested in bird watching, the river outlet, known locally as Altaosen is well worth a visit. This tidal area is used as a stopover for many wetland species.-Transportation:...
, and represented Alta IF
Älta IF
Älta IF is a Swedish football club located in Älta.-Background:Älta IF currently plays in Division 4 Stockholm Södra which is the sixth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Älta IP in Älta....
. He is the father-in-law of Anette Tønsberg
Anette Tønsberg
Anette Tønsberg is a Norwegian speed skater. She was born in Lørenskog. She competed at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville and at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.She was Norwegian all-round champion in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2002....
.