Bjørn Einar Romøren

Ski Jumper with World Championship titles

Bjørn Einar Romøren - Ski Jumper with World Championship titles
Born

April 1st, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Norway

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A ski jumper from Norway, competed in international events from 1997 to 2011. Achieved significant success in the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup and earned multiple medals in World Championships. Set a world record in 2005 with a jump of 239.5 meters, which stood at the time. Participated in the 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympics, contributing to Norway's reputation in the sport.

Set a world record in ski jumping at 239.5 meters in 2005

Won gold in team large hill at the 2007 World Championships

Secured multiple World Cup podium finishes

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