About Magne Lystad
Lived 1932 – 1999 (aged 66). Magne Lystad was a Norwegian orienteer.
Magne Lystad (12 November 1932 in Kongsvinger – 21 January 1999 in Oslo) was a Norwegian orienteering competitor.
Magne Lystad won the first ever European championships in orienteering in 1962, and finished second in the team relay. He became Nordic champion in 1957 and 1959. Lystad was crowned Norwegian champion seven times between 1954 and 1962.
In 1957 Lystad shared the title Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year with speedskater Knut Johannesen.
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Who was Magne Lystad?
Norwegian orienteer (1932-1999)
When was Magne Lystad born?
Magne Lystad was born on 12 November 1932.
When did Magne Lystad die?
Magne Lystad died on 21 January 1999.
What was Magne Lystad's occupation?
Magne Lystad was an orienteer.
What nationality was Magne Lystad?
Magne Lystad was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Magne Lystad. https://biography.guide/magne-lystad/
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Chicago: "Magne Lystad." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/magne-lystad/.
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