Bjørn Dæhlie

Nordic skier and Olympic champion

Bjørn Dæhlie - Nordic skier and Olympic champion
Born

June 19th, 1967
57 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Norway

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Achieved significant success in cross-country skiing during the 1990s and early 2000s. Excelled in the Winter Olympics, winning a total of eight gold medals and four silver medals. Dominated the FIS World Championships with a record of 17 medals, including 12 golds. Held the title of World Cup overall champion multiple times and set numerous records in the sport. Transitioned to a career in business following retirement from competitive skiing.

Won eight Olympic gold medals

Secured 17 World Championship medals

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