Jan Kinder

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJan Runar•Kinder
Used nameJan•Kinder
Born26 May 1944 in Oslo, Oslo (NOR)
Died25 May 2013 in Oslo, Oslo (NOR)
Measurements178 cm / 79 kg
AffiliationsHasle/Løren IL, Oslo (NOR)
NOC Norway

Biography

Jan Kinder from the Oslo club Hasle/Løren played for Norway in the World Championships from 1969-74, and is listed with 36 official caps. He played in the Olympic tournament at Sapporo in 1972, and was awarded the Golden Puck as Norway’s best player in 1974. Kinder later became chairman in his club, until his sudden death one day before his 69th birthday.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) NOR Jan Kinder
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Norway 8