Arne Tuft was the least well-known skier on the Norwegian cross-country team for the 1936 Winter Olympics. His best placings in Holmenkollen were in 1935, when he finished 19th in the 50 km and 13th in the 18 km race. After some good results in the selection races in early 1936, he earned a place in the Olympic team, where he placed sixth in the 50 km race, his best ever international result. He continued to compete he following years without remarkable results. One of his sons, also named Arne, emigrated to Canada in the 1960s, and his son, Svein Tuft, represented Canada in cycling at the 2008 Olympics.
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