Torstein Seiersten

Torstein Seiersten at Bislett Stadion in the 1950s.

Olav Torstein Seiersten (born 22 February 1931 in Brandbu, Oppland) is a Norwegian former speed skater.

He was born in Brandbu and represented the club Brandbu IF. He placed 10th in the 5,000 metres at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo. He competed at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, where he placed 4th in the 5,000 metres and 6th in the 10,000 metres.[1] He won a gold medal in 10,000 metres at the 1956 World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Men.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Torstein Seiersten". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 26 June 2010.
  2. ↑ Schanke, Tom A. (2007). Norsk idrettsleksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Aller Forlag. p. 151. ISBN 978-82-8156-044-4.


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