Torstein Seiersten
| File:Torsten Seiersten 1950s 2.jpg Seiersten in the 1950s | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 February 1931 Brandbu, Norway |
| Died | 15 October 2023 (aged 92) Nittedal, Norway |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Speed skating |
| Club | Brandbu IF[1] |
Olav Torstein Seiersten (22 February 1931 – 15 October 2023) was a Norwegian speed skater.
Seiersten represented Norway in two Winter Olympics, in World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Men, and in European championships. His achievements include a fourth place on 5,000 metres at the 1960 Winter Olympics, and a victory on 10,000 metres at the 1956 world championships.
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Olav Torstein Seiersten was born on 22 February 1931 in Brandbu Municipality (now part of Gran Municipality) in Norway.[1]
Outside sports, he was assigned with the Norwegian State Railways.[1]
Seiersten died in Nittedal Municipality on 15 October 2023, at the age of 92.[2][3]
Sports career
[edit | edit source]As a speed skater, Seiersten performed best on the long distances. He represented the club Brandbi IF.[1] He won the 10,000 metres event at the 1956 World Allround Championships,[4] and placed fourth overall in the championship.[1] He placed 10th in the 5,000 metres at the 1956 Winter Olympics.[3]
In 1957 he placed fifth overall in the world championships. In 1958 he finished fifth overall in the European championships, and in 1959 he finished sixth overall in the world championships.[1]
At the 1960 Winter Olympics, he finished 4th in the 5,000 metres and 6th in the 10,000 metres.[5]
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External links
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