About Olav Kjelbotn
Lived 1898 – 1966 (aged 67). Olav Kjelbotn was a Norwegian cross-country skier.
Olav Kjelbotn (5 October 1898, Fosnes Municipality – 17 May 1966, Namsos Municipality) was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed in the late 1920s. He won a bronze medal at the 1926 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in the 50 km event.
Kjelbotn also finished fourth in the 50 km event at the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz. Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games Year Age 18 km 50 km 1928 29 — 4
World Championships 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year Age 30 km 50 km 1926 27 7 Bronze
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Who was Olav Kjelbotn?
Norwegian cross country skier (1898–1966)
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Olav Kjelbotn was born on 5 October 1898 in Fosnes Municipality.
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Olav Kjelbotn died on 17 May 1966 in Namsos Municipality.
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Olav Kjelbotn was a cross-country skier.
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Olav Kjelbotn was Norwegian.
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