Roger Strøm, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Roger Strøm

Norwegian speed skater

Date of Birth: 28-Jul-1966

Place of Birth: Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway

Profession: speed skater

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Roger Strøm

  • Roger Strøm (born 28 July 1966 in Sandefjord) is a Norwegian speed skater. Strøm was Norway's best speed skating sprinter during the 1990s.
  • His best seasons were from 1994 to 1997.
  • During the 1994 Olympics he finished 7th over 1000 metres, but failed to qualify in the 500 m.
  • His best world ranking was 2nd in the World Sprint Speed Skating Championships for Men in Hamar in 1997, and 3rd and 2nd over 500 m at the World Single Distance Championships for Men in 1996 and 1997.He has in total 15 Norwegian titles; 6 over 500 m, 2 over 1000 m, and 7 in sprint.
  • He set Norwegian records over 500 m three times, and twice over 1000 m.
  • He was the first Norwegian to break the 37 second barrier over 500 m, and the first Norwegian under 1.15 over 1000 m.
  • Strøm represented Sandefjord Skøyteklubb, Hovden Sportsklubb and Idrettsforeningen Fram, Larvik.

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