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Erik Johnsen (born 4 July 1965) is a Norwegian former ski jumper.

Nationality Norway
Born (1965-07-04) 4 July 1965 (age 61)
Oslo, Norway
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
SportSkiing
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Erik Johnsen
Personal information
Nationality Norway
Born (1965-07-04) 4 July 1965 (age 61)
Oslo, Norway
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Sport
SportSkiing
World Cup career
Seasons1987–1989
1991
Indiv. starts20
Indiv. podiums6
Indiv. wins2
Medal record
Men's ski jumping
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1988 CalgaryIndividual LH
Bronze medal – third place1988 CalgaryTeam LH
Updated on 10 February 2016
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Career

His best-known successes were at the 1988 Winter Olympics, where he earned two medals, with a silver in the large hill event and a bronze in the team event. Johnsen also won the ski jumping competition at the Holmenkollen ski festival in 1988. His career ended due to problems in adjusting from the Daescher technique to the V-style in 1991.

World Cup

Standings

More information Season, Overall ...
 Season  Overall 4H SF
1986/87 85—N/A
1987/88 752N/A
1988/89 7524N/A
1990/91 ———
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Wins

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No. Season Date Location Hill Size
1 1987/8818 March 1988  Norway MeldalKløvsteinbakken K105LH
2 20 March 1988  Norway OsloHolmenkollbakken K105LH
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