Oddvar Brå
Norwegian cross-country skier, World Champion
Born
March 16th, 1951
74 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Norway
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Started skiing at a young age and quickly progressed to elite competitions. Specialized in cross-country skiing, achieving notable success during the 1970s and 1980s. Secured three World Championship titles and earned a bronze medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics. Retired from competitive skiing in the early 1980s and continued to contribute to the sport through coaching and commentary.
Won three gold medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
Secured a bronze medal in the 15 km event at the 1980 Winter Olympics
Achieved success in multiple national championships
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