About Oscar Gjøslien
Lived 1909 – 1995 (aged 85). Oscar Gjøslien was a Norwegian cross-country skier.
Oscar Gjøslien (also spelled Gjoeslien, November 9, 1909 – May 20, 1995) was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed during the 1930s.
He won a bronze medal at the 1939 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in the 50 km. In 1935, Gjøslien won the 50 km cross-country skiing event at the Holmenkollen ski festival. Because of his successes, Gjøslien was awarded the Holmenkollen medal in 1940 (shared with Annar Ryen).
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
World Championships 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1934 24 — 16 — 1938 28 26 35 — 1939 29 35 Bronze —
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Who was Oscar Gjøslien?
Norwegian cross-country skier (1909–1995)
When was Oscar Gjøslien born?
Oscar Gjøslien was born on 9 November 1909 in Lier.
When did Oscar Gjøslien die?
Oscar Gjøslien died on 20 May 1995 in Drammen.
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Oscar Gjøslien was a cross-country skier.
What nationality was Oscar Gjøslien?
Oscar Gjøslien was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oscar Gjøslien. https://biography.guide/oscar-gjoslien/
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