About Ole Hegge
Lived 1898 – 1994 (aged 95). Ole Hegge was a Norwegian cross-country skier and nordic combined skier.
Ole Hegge (September 3, 1898 – June 2, 1994) was a Norwegian cross-country skier and ski jumper who competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Hegge was born in Bardu Municipality. His best-known finish was a silver medal in the 18 km event at the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz. Hegge also finished fifth in the 50 km event in 1928, fourth in the 50 km event at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, and fourth in the 50 km event at the 1926 Nordic skiing World Championships. He died in Livingston, New York.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 18 km 50 km 1928 29 Silver 5 1932 33 — 4 World Championships Year Age 30 km 50 km 1926 27 10 4
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Who was Ole Hegge?
cross-country skier (1898-1994)
When was Ole Hegge born?
Ole Hegge was born on 3 September 1898 in Bardu Municipality.
When did Ole Hegge die?
Ole Hegge died on 2 June 1994 in Livingston County.
What was Ole Hegge's occupation?
Ole Hegge was a cross-country skier and nordic combined skier.
What nationality was Ole Hegge?
Ole Hegge was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ole Hegge. https://biography.guide/ole-hegge/
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