About Jan Kristiansen
Lived 1934 – 2023 (aged 89). Jan Kristiansen was a Norwegian speed skater.
Jan Harald Kristiansen (22 May 1934 – 29 October 2023) was a Norwegian speed skater.
Kristiansen represented the club Oslo IL, and competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics, where he placed 16th in the 1,500 metre. His personal best times were: in the 500 metres 44.1 minutes (1957); 1500 metres 2:13.7 minutes (1956); 5000 metres 8:09.0 minutes (1963) and 10000 metres 17:18.3 minutes (1957). Kristiansen died on 29 October 2023, at the age of 89.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan Kristiansen?
Norwegian speed skater
When was Jan Kristiansen born?
Jan Kristiansen was born on 22 May 1934 in Oslo.
When did Jan Kristiansen die?
Jan Kristiansen died on 1 November 2023.
What was Jan Kristiansen's occupation?
Jan Kristiansen was a speed skater.
What nationality was Jan Kristiansen?
Jan Kristiansen was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jan Kristiansen (speed skater)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Kristiansen. https://biography.guide/jan-kristiansen/
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