Alv Gjestvang Explained
Alv Gjestvang |
Nationality: | Norwegian |
Birth Date: | 13 September 1937 |
Birth Place: | Østre Toten, Norway |
Country: | Norway |
Sport: | Men’s Speed skating |
Alv Gjestvang (13 September 1937 − 26 November 2016) was a Norwegian speed skater and Olympic medalist, born in Østre Toten.[1] He received a bronze medal at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo,[2] and a silver medal at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.[3]
He represented the speed skating clubs Skreia IL, Oslo IL and Hamar IL through his career.[1] Gjestvang died from cancer 26 November 2016.[4] He was 79.
Notes and References
- Encyclopedia: Alv Gjestvang . Rolf . Bryhn . . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian . 27 November 2016.
- http://www.databaseolympics.com/games/gamessport.htm?g=33&sp=SPE "1956 Winter Olympics - Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - Speed Skating"
- http://www.databaseolympics.com/games/gamessport.htm?g=35&sp=SPE "1964 Winter Olympics - Innsbruck, Austria - Speed Skating"
- Web site: Bergskaug, Elisabeth. Skøyteløperen Alv Gjestvang er død. Speed skater Alv Gjestvang is dead. Gjestvang døde av kreft lørdag. (translated: Gjestvang died from cancer saturday.). norwegian. ABC Nyheter. 2016-11-27. 2016-11-27.