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Vidar Benjaminsen

b. 1962

Norwegian orienteer

Ski-orienteer
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About Vidar Benjaminsen

Born 1962. Vidar Benjaminsen is a Norwegian ski-orienteer.

Vidar Benjaminsen (born 18 August 1962) is a Norwegian ski-orienteering competitor and world champion. He has received four gold medals, four silver medals and seven bronze medals at the World Ski Orienteering Championships, from 1986 to 1996. He won the overall World Cup in Ski Orienteering in 1989 and 1993.

After retiring from elite ski-orienteering, he has been an active organizer of events as well as promoter of the sports of orienteering and ski-orienteering. In 2004, he was awarded a prize for his voluntary efforts by Oslo's regional sports administration.

His club is Lillomarka Orienteering Team. He has been an active member since its formation in 1985.

He is married to Anne Benjaminsen, and they are parents of Andrine Benjaminsen and Juni Marie Benjaminsen.

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Important facts

Born
18 August 1962
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Ski-orienteer
Nationality
Norway

People in Vidar Benjaminsen's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Andrine Benjaminsen
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 Portrait of Anne Benjaminsen
Anne Benjaminsen
b. 1964
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Vidar Benjaminsen?

Norwegian orienteer

When was Vidar Benjaminsen born?

Vidar Benjaminsen was born on 18 August 1962.

What is Vidar Benjaminsen's occupation?

Vidar Benjaminsen is a ski-orienteer.

What nationality is Vidar Benjaminsen?

Vidar Benjaminsen is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vidar Benjaminsen

· Wikidata: Q7927706

· DBpedia: Vidar Benjaminsen

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