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Stein Johnson

1921 – 2012

Norwegian discus thrower and sports trainer

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About Stein Johnson

Lived 1921 – 2012 (aged 90). Stein Johnson was a Norwegian athlete, skating coach and athletics competitor.

Jean Johnson at the 1964 Innsbruck Olympics 500m ice skating. Sten ("Stein") Jean Johnson (20 October 1921 – 28 April 2012) was a Norwegian speed skating trainer and athlete. He was born in Bergen and is the nephew of Sonja Johnsson.

Johnson was a competitor in discus throw in the 1948 (where he finished eighth) and 1952 Summer Olympics. In addition he finished fifth at the 1946 European Championships and fourth at the 1950 European Championships.

He later became trainer for the Norwegian national speed skating team. By applying scientific methods, he brought the competitors to an until then unknown level of achievement, which again brought a score of records and results, for instance by the Norwegian skaters Nils Aaness, Knut Johannesen, Per Ivar Moe, and Magne Thomassen winning the first four positions in the 1963 European Speed Skating Championships. This became known as the Norwegian speed skating revolution, and Stein Johnson's methods were soon adopted by other countries.

Johnson was awarded the Egebergs Ærespris and the Kniksen award in 2005 for his achievements as a coach.

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Awards
King's Medal of Merit; Egebergs Ærespris; Idrettsgallaens hederspris; NIVs Ærespris
Also known as
Stein Jean Johnson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stein Johnson?

Norwegian discus thrower and sports trainer (1921–2012)

When was Stein Johnson born?

Stein Johnson was born on 20 October 1921 in Bergen.

When did Stein Johnson die?

Stein Johnson died on 28 April 2012.

What was Stein Johnson's occupation?

Stein Johnson was an athlete, skating coach and athletics competitor.

What nationality was Stein Johnson?

Stein Johnson was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stein Johnson

· Wikidata: Q4581965

· DBpedia: Stein Johnson

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