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Oscar Gjøslien

Norwegian cross-country skier

Died when: 85 years 192 days (1026 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

Oscar Gjøslien

Oscar Gjøslien (also spelled Gjoeslien, November 9, 1909 – May 20, 1995) was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed during the 1930s.He won a bronze medal at the 1939 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in the 50 km.

In 1935, Gjøslien won the 50 km cross-country skiing event at the Holmenkollen ski festival.Because of his successes, Gjøslien was awarded the Holmenkollen medal in 1940 (shared with Annar Ryen).


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