Kristian Strøm, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Kristian Strøm

Norwegian speed skater

Date of Birth: 24-Dec-1892

Place of Birth: Melhus, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway

Date of Death: 10-Nov-1980

Profession: politician, referee, gardener, speed skater

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Kristian Strøm

  • Kristian Strøm (24 December 1892 – 10 November 1980) was a Norwegian speedskater. He set a world record in 5000 m in 1917, when he improved Oscar Mathisen's previous record in Trondheim.
  • This record lasted four years, until it was beaten by Harald Strøm in 1921. Strøm became national all-round champion in 1916, 1917, 1919 and 1920, and took five King's Cups.He represented the club Hortens SK, and chaired the Norwegian Skating Association from 1929 to 1931.

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