Sigurd Overby
American Olympic skier
About Sigurd Overby
Lived 1899 – 1979 (aged 79). Sigurd Overby was an American nordic combined skier, ski jumper and cross-country skier.
Sigurd Overby (November 14, 1899 – April 12, 1979) was an American skier from Wisconsin. He was the American champion in cross-country skiing three times, first in 1916. He competed in cross-country skiing and Nordic combined at the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix. He was inducted into the U. S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1976.
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Who was Sigurd Overby?
American Olympic skier
When was Sigurd Overby born?
Sigurd Overby was born on 14 November 1899 in Wisconsin.
When did Sigurd Overby die?
Sigurd Overby died on 12 April 1979 in Ashland.
What was Sigurd Overby's occupation?
Sigurd Overby was a nordic combined skier, ski jumper and cross-country skier.
What nationality was Sigurd Overby?
Sigurd Overby was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sigurd Overby. https://biography.guide/sigurd-overby/
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