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Jan 30, 1909 Sørkedalen, Eastern Norway, Norway Died on 22 Jun 1997 (aged 88)
Norwegian cross country skier
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About Lars Bergendahl
- Lars Bergendahl (January 30, 1909 – June 22, 1997) was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed during the 1930s. He won several medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
- In 1937, Bergendahl earned golds in the 18 km cross country event and 4 x 10 km relay.
- In 1938, he earned a silver in the 4 x 10 km relay and a bronze in the 50 km Cross country event.
- In 1939, Bergendahl won the 50 km cross-country skiing event.
- Bergendahl won the men's 50 km at the Holmenkollen ski festival in 1940.
- Because of his successes, Bergendahl was awarded the Holmenkollen medal in 1939 (Shared with Sven Selånger and Trygve Brodahl.).
- His uncle, Lauritz, won the medal in 1910. Bergendahl fought in the Norwegian Campaign following the German invasion of Norway in 1940.
- Together with other sportsmen Bergendahl served in the improvised ski unit Sørkedalen Company (Norwegian: Sørkedalen kompani) in April 1940.
