Nora Strømstad

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameNora•Strømstad
Used nameNora•Strømstad
Born26 January 1909 in Bærum, Viken (NOR)
Died6 January 2005 in Oslo, Oslo (NOR)
AffiliationsUllern Skiklubb
NOC Norway

Biography

A younger sister of 1924 Winter Olympic skier Thoralf Strømstad, Nora Strømstad had a long skiing career, competing in both alpine and cross-country skiing. In 1946, at the age of 37, she was still competing in alpine skiing, and was also active in athletics and handball. Her twin sister Torborg was also a skilled skier. The Strømstad twins also practiced ski jumping, and did several exhibitions together in the 1930s.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing (Skiing) NOR Nora Strømstad
Combined, Women (Olympic) 11

Olympic family relations