About Olav Økern
Lived 1911 – 2000 (aged 88). Olav Økern was a Norwegian cross-country skier.
Olav Økern (3 June 1911 – 11 April 2000) was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s and 1940s. He won a bronze in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz.
In addition, he won a silver in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1938 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and the 18 km event at the 1940 Holmenkollen ski festival. Because of those wins, Økern earned the Holmenkollen medal in 1950. His uncle, Harald Økern, had earned the same medal in 1924.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1948 36 13 — Bronze 1952 40 — 4 —
World Championships 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1938 26 61 — Silver
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Who was Olav Økern?
cross-country skier (1911-2000)
When was Olav Økern born?
Olav Økern was born on 3 June 1911 in Hole.
When did Olav Økern die?
Olav Økern died on 11 April 2000 in Hole.
What was Olav Økern's occupation?
Olav Økern was a cross-country skier.
What nationality was Olav Økern?
Olav Økern was Norwegian.
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