Famous Norwegian Ski Jumpers

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Maren Lundby
(Norwegian Ski Jumper)
Maren Lundby
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Birthdate: September 7, 1994
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Gjøvik, Norway

One of the world’s most successful ski jumpers, Maren Lundby is an Olympic gold medalist and a 2-time World Champion. The Norwegian sports star was also the world’s second female ski jumping Olympic champion. She stunned her fans by withdrawing from the 2022 Winter Olympics for weight issues.

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Johann André Forfang
(Norwegian Ski Jumper and 2018 Team Olympic Champion)
Johann André Forfang
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Birthdate: July 4, 1995
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Tromsø, Norway
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Birger Ruud
(Norwegian Ski Jumper and Alpine Skier)
Birger Ruud
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Birthdate: August 23, 1911
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kongsberg, Norway
Died: June 13, 1998

Birger Ruud was a Norwegian alpine skier and ski jumper best remembered for winning two Olympic gold medals and one silver medal in ski jumping for his country. He also won three World Championship gold medals and one silver medal during his illustrious career. Birger Ruud also had a World Championship bronze medal in alpine skiing under his belt.

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Bjørn Wirkola
(Norwegian Former Ski Jumper)
Bjørn Wirkola
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Birthdate: August 4, 1943
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Alta, Norway
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Espen Bredesen
(Norwegian Former Ski Jumper)
Espen Bredesen
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Birthdate: February 2, 1968
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Anders Bardal
(Norwegian Former Ski Jumper)
Anders Bardal
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Birthdate: August 24, 1982
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Steinkjer, Norway
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Roar Ljøkelsøy
(Norwegian Former Ski Jumper)
Roar Ljøkelsøy
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Birthdate: May 31, 1976
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Orkdal, Norway
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Tommy Ingebrigtsen
(Norwegian Former Ski Jumper)
Tommy Ingebrigtsen
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Birthdate: August 8, 1977
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Trondheim, Norway
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Jacob Tullin Thams
(Norwegian Ski Jumper and Sailor)
Jacob Tullin Thams
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Birthdate: April 7, 1898
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
Died: July 27, 1954
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Halvor Egner Granerud
(Norwegian Ski Jumper)
Halvor Egner Granerud
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Birthdate: May 29, 1996
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway

Halvor Egner Granerud is a Norwegian ski jumper best known for winning the silver medal in the mixed team normal hill competition at the 2021 World Championship in Oberstdorf, Germany. Halvor Egner Granerud has also won gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Ski Flying World Championships.

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Lars Bystøl
(Norwegian Former Ski Jumper)
Lars Bystøl
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Birthdate: December 4, 1978
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Voss, Norway
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Rune Velta
(Norwegian Former Ski Jumper)
Rune Velta
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Birthdate: July 19, 1989
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Bærum, Norway
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Robert Johansson
(Norwegian Ski Jumper and Former Ski Flying World Record Holder)
Robert Johansson
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Birthdate: March 23, 1990
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Lillehammer, Norway
Robert Johansson is a Norwegian competitive ski jumper well-known for his distinctive moustache which earned him the moniker Wing Commander. A former world record holder, Robert Johansson helped his team win the gold medal in the large hill team ski jumping event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. He also won two individual bronze medals at the same Olympics.
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Sigmund Ruud
(Norwegian Ski Jumper)
Sigmund Ruud
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Birthdate: December 30, 1907
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Kongsberg, Norway
Died: April 7, 1994
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Lasse Ottesen
(Norwegian Former Ski Jumper)
Lasse Ottesen
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Birthdate: April 8, 1974
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Anette Sagen
(Norwegian Former Ski Jumper)
Anette Sagen
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Birthdate: January 10, 1985
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Mosjøen, Norway

Retired Norwegian ski jumper Anette Sagen is mostly known for her bronze win at the 2009 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. She is also a 3-time Continetal Cup winner and won her first World Cup in 2013. She made headlines when she wasn’t allowed to jump K-185 in Vikersund even after performing well.

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Toralf Engan
(Norwegian Ski Jumper and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Toralf Engan
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Birthdate: October 1, 1936
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Meldal, Norway
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Vegard Opaas
(Norwegian Former Ski Jumper)
Vegard Opaas
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Birthdate: January 11, 1962
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Per Bergerud
(Norwegian Former Ski Jumper)
Per Bergerud
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Birthdate: June 28, 1956
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Flesberg, Norway
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Gunnar Andersen
(Norwegian Ski Jumper)
Gunnar Andersen
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Birthdate: March 18, 1890
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Drøbak, Norway
Died: April 25, 1968
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Arnfinn Bergmann
(Norwegian Ski Jumper and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Arnfinn Bergmann
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Birthdate: October 14, 1928
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Strinda, Trondheim, Norway
Died: February 13, 2011
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Asbjørn Ruud
(Norwegian Ski Jumper)
Asbjørn Ruud
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Birthdate: October 6, 1919
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kongsberg, Norway
Died: March 26, 1989
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Petter Hugsted
(Norwegian Ski Jumper)
Petter Hugsted
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Birthdate: July 11, 1921
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kongsberg, Norway
Died: May 16, 2000
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Alf Andersen
(Norwegian Ski Jumper)
Alf Andersen
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Birthdate: May 15, 1906
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Drammen, Norway
Died: April 12, 1975
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Kristian Johansson
(Norwegian Ski Jumper)
Kristian Johansson
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Birthdate: December 25, 1907
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Norway
Died: March 9, 1984
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Hans Bjørnstad
(Norwegian Ski Jumper)
Hans Bjørnstad
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Birthdate: March 18, 1928
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Lier, Norway
Died: May 24, 2007
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Line Jahr
(Norwegian Ski Jumper)
Line Jahr
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Birthdate: January 16, 1984
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Drammen, Norway
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Silje Opseth
(Norwegian Ski Jumper)
Silje Opseth
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Birthdate: April 28, 1999
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Buskerud, Norway

Silje Opseth is a Norwegian competitive ski jumper best known for winning a silver and bronze medal at the 2021 World Championships in Oberstdorf, Germany. She had earlier won a bronze medal at the 2019 World Championships in Seefeld, Austria. Silje Opseth also represented her country at the 2018 Olympics where she finished 16th in the normal hill individual event.

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Helena Olsson Smeby
(Norwegian Ski Jumper)
Helena Olsson Smeby
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Birthdate: November 15, 1983
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Sysslebäck, Sweden