Einar Østby
Norwegian cross-country skier (1935–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Einar Østby (17 September 1935 – 3 April 2022) was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed during the early 1960s. He earned a silver in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley and also finished fifth in the 15 km event as well. Østby also won a bronze medal in the 15 km event at the 1962 Nordic skiing World Championships.
Quick Facts Medal record, Men's cross-country skiing ...
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Men's cross-country skiing | ||
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Olympic Games | ||
1960 Squaw Valley | 4 × 10 km relay | |
World Championships | ||
1962 Zakopane | 15 km |
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Østby was born in Vinger on 17 September 1935. He was also an able long distance runner. His personal best times were 14:46.2 minutes in the 5000 metres, achieved in July 1959 at Bislett stadion, and 31:01.2 minutes in the 10,000 metres, achieved in August 1962 in Drammen. He represented the club Jaren IL.[1][2]
Østby died on 3 April 2022, at the age of 86.[3]