About Arne Larsen
Lived 1909 – 1981 (aged 71). Arne Larsen was a Norwegian cross-country skier.
Arne Larsen (7 July 1909 – 29 May 1981) was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s. He won a silver medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1938 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti.
He also competed in long-distance running. At the Norwegian athletics championships he won silver medals in both 5000 and 10,000 metres in both 1938 and 1939. He also won bronze medals in cross-country running in 1937 and 1938. Each of these races were won by Odd Rasdal. Larsen represented Hamar IL in 1937 and Ottestad IL from 1938.
For his achievements in multiple sports he received the Egebergs Ærespris in 1939, the last winner before the start of World War II.
Cross-country skiing results World Championships Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1938 28 85 — Silver
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Arne Larsen's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Arne Larsen's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Arne Larsen?
Norwegian cross-country skier and runner
When was Arne Larsen born?
Arne Larsen was born on 7 July 1909 in Koppang.
When did Arne Larsen die?
Arne Larsen died on 29 May 1981.
What was Arne Larsen's occupation?
Arne Larsen was a cross-country skier.
What nationality was Arne Larsen?
Arne Larsen was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Arne Larsen (cross-country skier)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arne Larsen. https://biography.guide/arne-larsen/
MLA: "Arne Larsen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arne-larsen/.
Chicago: "Arne Larsen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arne-larsen/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:23 UTC