Per Digerud

From the early 1950s to the early 1960s Per Digerud was one of the best cyclists in Norway, winning multiple national titles on both the road and track. As an individual Digerud won the national road race title in 1960, 1961, and 1964. He had further success in the team time trial with wins in the 30 km (1955), 50 km (1957–58, 1961–62), and the 100 km events (1956). On the track he was also the national champion in the 4,000 metres team pursuit in 1955. For his consistent performances Digerud won the King’s Cup on five occasions (1955–56, 1958, 1961–62).

In 1960 Digerud was selected to compete in the individual road race at the Roma Olympics but he finished a disappointing 71st, more than 10 minutes behind the race winner. His son Geir was also a cyclist who competed at the 1976 Games. In addition to his success on two wheels Digerud was also an accomplished boxer, with him becoming the Norwegian light middleweight champion in 1955.