Per Knut Aaland
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He was born in Randabygda, lived in Hornindal Municipality, and represented the sports club Hardbagg IL.[1] He won a silver medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1980 Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York. He also finished sixth in the 50 km race at the 1976 Olympic Games and sixteenth in the 30 km race at the 1980 Olympic Games.[2] His best career finish was second in three World Cup events.[3]
Despite retiring in 1987, Aaland continued his involvement with the Norwegian national skiing team into the 1990s as a waxing expert.[4]
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[3]
Olympic Games
- 1 medal – (1 silver)
| Year | Age | 15 km | 30 km | 50 km | 4 × 10 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 21 | — | — | 6 | — |
| 1980 | 25 | — | 16 | — | Silver |
World Championships
| Year | Age | 15 km | 30 km | 50 km | 4 × 10 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 23 | — | — | 16 | — |
| 1982 | 27 | — | 27 | 29 | — |
World Cup
Season standings
| Season | Age | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 27 | 44 |
| 1983 | 28 | 16 |
| 1985 | 30 | 39 |
| 1986 | 31 | 35 |
| 1987 | 32 | 18 |
Individual podiums
- 3 podiums
| No. | Season | Date | Location | Race | Level | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1982–83 | 20 February 1983 | Template:Flagicon Kavgolovo, Soviet Union | 50 km Individual | World Cup | 2nd |
| 2 | 12 March 1983 | Template:Flagicon Oslo, Norway | 50 km Individual | World Cup | 2nd | |
| 3 | 1986–87 | 21 March 1987 | Template:Flagicon Oslo, Norway | 50 km Individual C | World Cup | 2nd |
References
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- 1954 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Stryn
- Norwegian male cross-country skiers
- Cross-country skiers at the 1976 Winter Olympics
- Cross-country skiers at the 1980 Winter Olympics
- Olympic cross-country skiers for Norway
- Olympic silver medalists for Norway
- Olympic medalists in cross-country skiing
- Medalists at the 1980 Winter Olympics
- Skiers from Vestland
- 20th-century Norwegian sportsmen