About Per Bakken
Lived 1882 – 1958 (aged 75). Per Bakken was a Norwegian nordic combined skier and cross-country skier.
Per Bakken (26 October 1882 – August 1958) was a Norwegian Nordic skier who won both the Nordic combined and 50 km cross-country skiing events at the Holmenkollen ski festival in 1904. For his dual victories that year, Bakken earned the Holmenkollen medal in 1907.
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Who was Per Bakken?
Norwegian Nordic combined skier (1882–1958)
When was Per Bakken born?
Per Bakken was born on 26 October 1882 in Trysil Municipality.
When did Per Bakken die?
Per Bakken died on 11 August 1958.
What was Per Bakken's occupation?
Per Bakken was a nordic combined skier and cross-country skier.
What nationality was Per Bakken?
Per Bakken was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Per Bakken. https://biography.guide/per-bakken/
MLA: "Per Bakken." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/per-bakken/.
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