About Olav Odden
Lived 1914 – 1969 (aged 54). Olav Odden was a Norwegian nordic combined skier and cross-country skier.
Olav Magnar Odden (28 September 1914 – 28 January 1969) was a Norwegian skier from Folldal Municipality. He competed in cross-country skiing and Nordic combined at the 1948 Winter Olympics.
He was Norwegian champion in 30 km in 1938 and a winner in Nordic combined in Holmenkollen in 1946.
Cross-country skiing results Olympic Games Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1948 33 14 — —
World Championships Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1938 23 53 — — 1939 24 21 — 4
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Who was Olav Odden?
Norwegian Nordic combined skier (1914-1969)
When was Olav Odden born?
Olav Odden was born on 28 September 1914 in Folldal Municipality.
When did Olav Odden die?
Olav Odden died on 28 January 1969 in Oppdal Municipality.
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Olav Odden was a nordic combined skier and cross-country skier.
What nationality was Olav Odden?
Olav Odden was Norwegian.
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