About Bjørn Tveter
Born 1944. Bjørn Tveter is a Norwegian speed skater.
Bjørn Tveter (born 13 June 1944) is a former Norwegian speed skater. He competed in the 1500 m event at the 1968 and 1972 Winter Olympics and finished fifth and fourth, respectively. He won a bronze medal over this distance at the 1968 World Allround Championships, placing seventh overall.
In 1973, Tveter joined the professional skating league, and in 1974 he won gold medals at the Professional European Allround Championships. The professional league was dissolved in 1974.
Tveter's younger brother Øyvind was also an Olympic speed skater.
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Who is Bjørn Tveter?
Norwegian speed skater
When was Bjørn Tveter born?
Bjørn Tveter was born on 13 June 1944 in Sandefjord.
What is Bjørn Tveter's occupation?
Bjørn Tveter is a speed skater.
What nationality is Bjørn Tveter?
Bjørn Tveter is Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bjørn Tveter. https://biography.guide/bjorn-tveter/
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