Ingrid Wigernæs
Norwegian cross-country skier
About Ingrid Wigernæs
Lived 1928 – 2023 (aged 95). Ingrid Wigernæs was a Norwegian cross-country skier and cross-country skiing coach.
Ingrid Wigernæs (née Løken; 22 February 1928 – 2 December 2023) was a Norwegian cross country skier who won a silver medal in the 3 × 5 km relay at the 1966 World Championships. She competed in the 5 km and 10 km events at the 1956 and 1964 Winter Olympics with the best result of 12th place in 1964. Wigernæs died on 2 December 2023, at the age of 95.
Cross-country skiing results Olympic Games Year Age 5 km 10 km 3 × 5 km relay 1956 28 27 — 1964 36 15 12 —
World Championships 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 5 km 10 km 3 × 5 km relay 1958 30 24 7 1966 38 12 13 Silver
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Who was Ingrid Wigernæs?
Norwegian cross-country skier
When was Ingrid Wigernæs born?
Ingrid Wigernæs was born on 22 February 1928 in Hemsedal Municipality.
When did Ingrid Wigernæs die?
Ingrid Wigernæs died on 2 December 2023 in Hemsedal Municipality.
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Ingrid Wigernæs was a cross-country skier and cross-country skiing coach.
What nationality was Ingrid Wigernæs?
Ingrid Wigernæs was Norwegian.
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