About Kristian Bjørn
Lived 1919 – 1993 (aged 73). Kristian Bjørn was a Norwegian cross-country skier.
Kristian Bjørn (22 August 1919, in Alvdal Municipality – 1 April 1993) was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed in the 1940s and 1950s.
He finished ninth in the 50 km race at the 1948 Winter Olympics. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
He represented Alvdal IL. He is the father of Torgeir Bjørn.
Cross-country skiing results Olympic Games Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1948 28 — 9 —
World Championships 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1950 30 18 —Bronze
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Who was Kristian Bjørn?
Norwegian cross-country skier
When was Kristian Bjørn born?
Kristian Bjørn was born on 22 August 1919 in Alvdal Municipality.
When did Kristian Bjørn die?
Kristian Bjørn died on 1 April 1993 in Alvdal Municipality.
What was Kristian Bjørn's occupation?
Kristian Bjørn was a cross-country skier.
What nationality was Kristian Bjørn?
Kristian Bjørn was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kristian Bjørn. https://biography.guide/kristian-bjorn/
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