About Undis Blikken
Lived 1914 – 1992 (aged 77). Undis Blikken was a Norwegian speed skater and politician.
Undis Blikken (7 May 1914 – 22 January 1992) was a Norwegian female speed skating pioneer.
She won the unofficial World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women in 1934, ahead of Verné Lesche from Finland. Her winning time on the 1500 metres distance (2.40,0) was also world record for women.
She participated at the official world championships in 1936 and 1938. In 1938 she finished 5th overall, and 3rd on two of the distances. and silver medals in 1933, 1935 and 1940. She represented the club Oslo SK.
She represented the Liberal Party in Oslo city council. She was a parliamentary ballot candidate from the constituency Hedmark in 1945 and from Oslo in 1957 and 1961.
She has got a road named after her in Åsnes kommune.
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Who was Undis Blikken?
Norwegian speed skater (1914–1992)
When was Undis Blikken born?
Undis Blikken was born on 7 May 1914 in Åsnes Municipality.
When did Undis Blikken die?
Undis Blikken died on 22 January 1992.
What was Undis Blikken's occupation?
Undis Blikken was a speed skater and politician.
What nationality was Undis Blikken?
Undis Blikken was Norwegian.
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