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Gjermund Eggen

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Norwegian cross country skier (1941-2019)

NorwayLived 1941 to 2019 · aged 77
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Gjermund Eggen was a Norwegian cross-country skier who won three gold medals at the 1966 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. The championships were held in Oslo in conjunction with the Holmenkollen ski festival, and so Eggen's medals also counted as Holmenkollen victories. He was awarded the Holmenkollen medal in 1968.

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1968Holmenkollen Medal
1966Aftenposten Gold Medal
1966Olavstatuetten
1966Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year

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Gjermund Eggen was a Norwegian cross-country skier who won three gold medals at the 1966 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. The championships were held in Oslo in conjunction with the Holmenkollen ski festival, and so Eggen's medals also counted as Holmenkollen victories. He was awarded the Holmenkollen medal in 1968. He competed at the 1968 Winter Olympics in the 30 km event, but finished only 34th. Eggen died in Elverum at age 77.

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Norway
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Lived 1941 to 2019 · aged 77
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