Harald Grønningen

Harald Grønningen (9 October 1934 – 26 August 2016) was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed during the 1960s, earning five winter olympic and two world championship medals. He also won nine Norwegian championship titles and received the King's cup in 1963 and 1967. Grønningen won the 15 km twice (1960 and 1961) at the Holmenkollen ski festival and earned the Holmenkollen medal in 1961.

Grønningen was born in Lensvik. He was also an able long-distance runner. His personal best times were 15:03.2 minutes in the 5000 metres, achieved in September 1963 at Trondheim stadion, and 31:04.6 minutes in the 10,000 metres, achieved in September 1961 at the same stadium. He represented the club Lensvik IL.

Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games 5 medals – (2 gold, 3 silver) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1960 25 11 — 14 Silver 1964 29 Silver Silver 6 4 1968 33 Gold 13 — Gold

World Championships 4 medals – (1 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1958 23 21 — — — 1962 27 Silver 4 5 4 1966 31 —7 7 Gold 1970 35 9— 4