Lorns Skjemstad

Lorns Olav Skjemstad (10 March 1940 – 18 February 2024) was a Norwegian cross-country skier. Competing in the 30 km event he won the national title in 1965 and placed 11th at the 1968 Winter Olympics.

He coached the Norwegian national women's cross-country skiing team, and published several works on cross-country skiing.

Career Born in Inderøy Municipality on 10 March 1940, Skjemstad had his breakthrough in 1965, both nationally and internationally. First, by winning the national title in race, as well as finishing second at the race at the Norwegian championships. At the Holmenkollen Ski Festival in 1965, he placed first in the race.

Representing Norway at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1966, he placed 8th at the 30 km. At the Lahti Ski Games 1966 he placed second in the 15 km, and third in the 50 kilometer.

Skjemstad died on 18 February 2024, at the age of 83.

Cross-country skiing results Olympic Games Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1968 27 — 11 — —

World Championships Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1966 25 —8 — —

Selected works Langrennsboka for turgåere og konkurranseløpere (1972)