Reidar Hjermstad
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Reidar Hjermstad (born 16 October 1937) is a former Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the 1960s and 1970s.
In 1963, Hjermstad won two events at the Lahti, Finland ski games, earning a Salpausselä Medal. For his Lahti successes, Hjermstad earned the Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year in 1963. He also was a biathlete, winning one national title.
Hjermstad's best Olympic or World Championship was 4th in the 50 km at the 1972 Winter Olympics.
He was awarded the Holmenkollen medal in 1971 (Shared with Marjatta Kajosmaa and Berit Mørdre Lammedal.).
[edit] External links
- FIS-Ski: Reidar Hjermstad - statistics
- Holmenkollen medalists - click Holmenkollmedaljen for downloadable pdf file (Norwegian)
- Norwegian biathlon champions (Norwegian)
- Salpausselä Medalists
- Sportsperson of the Year (Norwegian)
| Preceded by Toralf Engan |
Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year 1963 |
Succeeded by Terje Pedersen |
| Preceded by Pål Tyldum |
Holmenkollen medal with Marjatta Kajosmaa & Berit Mørdre Lammedal 1971 |
Succeeded by Rauno Miettinen & Magne Myrmo |
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