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Roger Ruud

b. 1958

Norwegian ski jumper

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About Roger Ruud

Born 1958. Roger Ruud is a Norwegian ski jumper.

Roger Ruud (born 1 October 1958) is a Norwegian former ski jumper.

Career He won the 1982 New Year's competition in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and finished second overall in the Four Hills Tournament that same year. He won the Holmenkollen ski jump competition in 1981.

Ruud was Norwegian champion in the large hill (1981) and twice in the normal hill (1982 and 1986). He was also Norwegian junior champion from 1975 to 1978. He also won three Norwegian Championships in Road racing.

Ruud finished 6th in the large hill and 13th in the normal hill at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. He had nine additional World Cup career victories from 1980 to 1985.

In 2009, he has spent 30 days in prison for speeding.

World Cup

Standings Season Overall1979/80 26 211980/81 41981/82 8 1982/83 20 221983/84 45 181984/85 23 321985/86 68 —

Wins No. Season Date Location Hill Size 1 1979/80 27 February 1980 St. Moritz Olympiaschanze K94 NH2 1980/81 10 January 1981 Harrachov Čerťák K120 LH3 11 January 1981 Liberec Ještěd B K88 NH4 26 February 1981 Chamonix Le Mont K95 NH5 28 February 1981 St. Nizier Dauphine K112 LH6 15 March 1981 Oslo Holmenkollbakken K105 LH7 1981/82 20 December 1981 Cortina d’Ampezzo Trampolino Italia K92 NH8 1 January 1982 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Große Olympiaschanze K107 LH9 1984/85 8 January 1985 Cortina d’Ampezzo Trampolino Italia K92 NH

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Roger Ruud?

Norwegian ski jumper

When was Roger Ruud born?

Roger Ruud was born on 1 October 1958 in Hurdal Municipality.

What is Roger Ruud's occupation?

Roger Ruud is a ski jumper.

What nationality is Roger Ruud?

Roger Ruud is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roger Ruud

· Wikidata: Q497753

· DBpedia: Roger Ruud

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