Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal
Norwegian long-distance runner
Born
June 14th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Norway
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Competed in long-distance running events representing Norway. Participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics in the 5000 meters and 10000 meters. Achieved a bronze medal in the 10,000 meters at the European Athletics Championships in 2016. Set national records in the 5000 meters and 10,000 meters disciplines, establishing herself among the top competitors in Europe.
Competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics
Won bronze in the 10,000 meters at the 2016 European Athletics Championships
Set national records in the 5000 meters and 10,000 meters
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