About Thomas Byberg
Lived 1916 – 1998 (aged 82). Thomas Byberg was a Norwegian speed skater.
Thomas Hedvin Byberg (18 September 1916 – 13 October 1998) born in Hommelvik was a Norwegian speed skater. He represented Hommelvik Idrettslag and Trondhjems Skøiteklub.
At the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Byberg won a silver medal on 500 m. The time 43.2 was one tenth of a second behind his fellow Norwegian team member Finn Helgesen. The silver medal was shared with two Americans, Ken Bartholomew and Bob Fitzgerald.
Personal records 43.2 - 1:34.0 - 2:23.7 - 5:12.9 - 8:51.9 - 18:49.1
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Who was Thomas Byberg?
Norwegian speed skater (1916-1998)
When was Thomas Byberg born?
Thomas Byberg was born on 18 September 1916 in Hommelvik, Malvik Municipality.
When did Thomas Byberg die?
Thomas Byberg died on 13 October 1998 in Trondheim, Hommelvik.
What was Thomas Byberg's occupation?
Thomas Byberg was a speed skater.
What nationality was Thomas Byberg?
Thomas Byberg was Norwegian.
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