Hallgeir Brenden
Norwegian cross-country skier (1929–2007)
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Hallgeir Brenden (10 February 1929 – 21 September 2007) was a Norwegian cross-country skier and steeplechase runner.
Born10 February 1929
Trysil, Norway
Died21 September 2007 (aged 78)
Lillehammer, Norway
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
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| Born | 10 February 1929 Trysil, Norway | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 21 September 2007 (aged 78) Lillehammer, Norway | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Cross-country skiing, athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Event(s) | 15 km, 18 km, 4×10 km 3000 m steeplechase | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Vestre Trysil IL IK Tjalve[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Personal best | 3000 mS – 8:54.6 (1954)[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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He competed in various skiing events at the 1952, 1956 and 1960 Winter Olympics and won two individual gold medals in 1952 and 1956 and two silver medals in the 4 × 10 km relay in 1952 and 1960.
He also won three events at the Holmenkollen ski festival: 18 km in 1952 and 15 km in 1956 and 1963. He received the Egebergs Ærespris in 1952 and the Holmenkollen medal in 1955.[3]
As a steeplechase runner Brenden won the Norwegian championships in 1953 and 1954.[1]
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[4]
Olympic Games
- 4 medals – (2 gold, 2 silver)
