About Annar Ryen
Lived 1909 – 1985 (aged 75). Annar Ryen was a Norwegian cross-country skier.
Annar Ryen (19 October 1909, Os, Hedmark – 9 March 1985) was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s.
He won a gold medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1937 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. Because of his successes, Ryen was awarded the Holmenkollen medal in 1940 (shared with Oscar Gjøslien). This was the last medal before World War II.
He represented the clubs Tynset IF and IL Nansen.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
World Championships 1 medal – (1 gold) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1934 24 36 24 — 1937 27 12 Gold
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Who was Annar Ryen?
Norwegian cross country skier (1909–1985)
When was Annar Ryen born?
Annar Ryen was born on 19 October 1909 in Dalsbygda.
When did Annar Ryen die?
Annar Ryen died on 9 March 1985 in Hedmark.
What was Annar Ryen's occupation?
Annar Ryen was a cross-country skier.
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Annar Ryen was Norwegian.
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