About Rune Velta
Born 1989. Rune Velta is a Norwegian ski jumper and ski jumping coach.
Rune Velta (; born 19 July 1989) is a Norwegian former ski jumper.
Career On 25 February 2012, Velta finished second in the Ski Flying World Championships in Vikersund, behind winner Robert Kranjec. He made his World Cup debut in March 2010 in Oslo, where he finished 43rd. The week before he had recorded his best placements in the Continental Cup, with a sixth and a fifth place in the same city. He first finished among the top 30 in the World Cup with a 17th place from December 2010 in Lillehammer. This was followed by 10th place the next day.
Velta was the only male ski jumper who won medals in all competitions at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2015. He retired one year later after disputes with head coach Alexander Stöckl.
Velta was head coach of the Swiss national team from 2023 until 2025.
He hails from Bærums Verk, and represents Lommedalens IL.
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Who is Rune Velta?
Norwegian ski jumper
When was Rune Velta born?
Rune Velta was born on 19 July 1989 in Bærum Municipality.
What is Rune Velta's occupation?
Rune Velta is a ski jumper and ski jumping coach.
What nationality is Rune Velta?
Rune Velta is Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rune Velta. https://biography.guide/rune-velta/
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