About Ola Wærhaug
Lived 1937 – 2025 (aged 87). Ola Wærhaug was a Norwegian biathlete.
Ola Wærhaug (24 December 1937 – 9 October 2025) was a Norwegian biathlete. He received a silver medal at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble.
Biathlon results All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.
Olympic Games 1 medal (1 silver) EventIndividualRelay 1960 Squaw Valley 7th 1964 Innsbruck 22nd 1968 Grenoble 13th Silver The relay was added as an event in 1968.
World Championships 2 medals (2 gold) EventIndividualRelay 1962 Hämeenlinna 23rd — 1965 Elverum 4th Gold 1966 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 23rd — 1967 Altenberg 5th Gold During Olympic seasons competitions are only held for those events not included in the Olympic program. The team (time) event was removed in 1965, whilst the relay was added in 1966.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ola Wærhaug?
Norwegian biathlete
When was Ola Wærhaug born?
Ola Wærhaug was born on 24 December 1937 in Skedsmo Municipality.
When did Ola Wærhaug die?
Ola Wærhaug died on 9 October 2025 in Skedsmo Municipality.
What was Ola Wærhaug's occupation?
Ola Wærhaug was a biathlete.
What nationality was Ola Wærhaug?
Ola Wærhaug was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ola Wærhaug. https://biography.guide/ola-waerhaug/
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