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Håkon Brusveen
Norwegian male cross-country skier (1927–2021).
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The story behind the role.
Norwegian male cross-country skier (1927–2021).
Håkon Brusveen (15 July 1927 – 21 April 2021) was a Norwegian cross-country skier. He competed in the individual 15 km and 4 × 10 km relay events at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics and won two medals in 1960: a gold in the 15 km and a silver in the relay; in 1956 he placed fifth and fourth, respectively. In 1958 he was awarded the Holmenkollen medal, and in 1960 the Morgenbladet Gold Medal. A freelance sports broadcaster for NRK for 35 years, he was a pioneering color commentator of cross-country skiing events.
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Achievements and distinctions
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Norwegian male cross-country skier (1927–2021).
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Aftenposten Gold Medal
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Holmenkollen Medal
Career and education
Field of contribution
cross-country skiing · Media
Major competitions and events
cross-country skiing at the 1956 Winter Olympics – men's 15 kilometre · cross-country skiing at the 1956 Winter Olympics – men's 4 × 10 kilometre relay · cross-country skiing at the 1960 Winter Olympics – men's 15 kilometre · cross-country skiing at the 1960 Winter Olympics – men's 4 × 10 kilometre relay · FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1958
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