About Per Gjelten
Lived 1927 – 1991 (aged 63). Per Gjelten was a Norwegian nordic combined skier and cross-country skier.
Per Gjelten (December 5, 1927 – January 25, 1991) was a Norwegian Nordic skier who competed in the early 1950s. He finished fourth in the Nordic combined event at the 1954 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun and fifth in the same event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.
Also in Oslo, he finished 20th in the 18 km cross-country skiing event.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1952 24 20 — —
World Championships Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1954 26 48— — —
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Who was Per Gjelten?
Norwegian Nordic combined skier (1927–1991)
When was Per Gjelten born?
Per Gjelten was born on 5 December 1927 in Trondheim.
When did Per Gjelten die?
Per Gjelten died on 25 January 1991.
What was Per Gjelten's occupation?
Per Gjelten was a nordic combined skier and cross-country skier.
What nationality was Per Gjelten?
Per Gjelten was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Per Gjelten. https://biography.guide/per-gjelten/
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