Per Knut Aaland

Per Knut Aaland (born 5 September 1954 in Norway) is a retired Norwegian cross-country skier.

He was born in Randabygda, in Innvik Municipality. He later lived in Hornindal Municipality and represented the sports club Hardbagg IL. He won a silver medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1980 Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York. He also finished sixth in the 50 km race at the 1976 Olympic Games and sixteenth in the 30 km race at the 1980 Olympic Games. His best career finish was second in three World Cup events.

Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1976 21 — — 6 — 1980 25 — 16 — Silver

World Championships Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1978 23 — — 16 — 1982 27 — 27 29 —

World Cup Season standings Season Age Overall 1982 27 44 1983 28 16 1985 30 39 1986 31 35 1987 32 18

Individual podiums 3 podiums