Sondre Norheim
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Sondre Norheim, born Sondre Auverson, (10 June 1825 ā 9 March 1897) was a Norwegian skier and pioneer of modern skiing. Sondre Norheim is known as the father of Telemark skiing. [1] [2]
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Sondre Norheim | |
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Country | Norway |
Born | (1825-06-10)10 June 1825 Morgedal, Telemark, Norway |
Died | 9 March 1897(1897-03-09) (aged 71) North Dakota, US |
Personal best | 19.5 m (64 ft) Brunkeberg, Norway (March 8, 1868) |
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