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Torstein Seiersten
Norwegian speed skater (1931–2023) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Olav Torstein Seiersten (22 February 1931 – 15 October 2023) was a Norwegian speed skater.
Seiersten represented Norway in two Winter Olympics, in World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Men, and in European championships. His achievements include a fourth place on 5,000 metres at the 1960 Winter Olympics, and a victory on 10,000 metres at the 1956 world championships.
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Personal life
Olav Torstein Seiersten was born in Brandbu in the municipality of Gran on 22 February 1931.[1]
Outside sports, he was assigned with the Norwegian State Railways.[1]
Seiersten died in Nittedal on 15 October 2023, at the age of 92.[2][3]
Sports career
As a speed skater, Seiersten performed best on the long distances. He represented the club Brandbi IF.[1] He won the 10,000 metres event at the 1956 World Allround Championships,[4] and placed fourth overall in the championship.[1] He placed 10th in the 5,000 metres at the 1956 Winter Olympics.[3]
In 1957 he placed fifth overall in the world championships. In 1958 he finished fifth overall in the European championships, and in 1959 he finished sixth overall in the world championships.[1]
At the 1960 Winter Olympics, he finished 4th in the 5,000 metres and 6th in the 10,000 metres.[5]
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