Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal
Norwegian long-distance runner
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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Born
June 14th, 1855 170 years ago
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June 14th, 2000 25 years ago
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Born
June 14th, 1780 245 years ago
Died
1827 198 years ago — 47 years old
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Italian poet and influential scholar
Born
June 14th, 1479 546 years ago
Died
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