Hroar Elvenes
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hroar•Elvenes |
| Used name | Hroar•Elvenes |
| Born | 2 April 1932 in Hakadal, Nittedal, Viken (NOR) |
| Died | 4 December 2014 in Oslo, Oslo (NOR) |
| Affiliations | Oslo IL, Oslo (NOR) |
| NOC |  Norway |
Biography
Hroar Elvenes took part in four Olympic Games, with a sixth place in the 1952 500 m his best result. His best international achievement was winning the 1,500 m at the European Championships in 1955, placing fifth overall. In the Norwegian Allround Championships, his best result was a fourth place, which he reached in both 1955 and 1957. Elvenes served as President of the Norwegian Skating Foundation from 1975-77, board member of the Norwegian Olympic Committee from 1979-84, and vice-president of the Norwegian Confederation of Sports from 1980-81. He worked as a manager in the construction business. In 2010, his granddaughter Miranda was elected Miss Universe Norway.
Personal Bests: 500 – 40.9 (1960); 1500 – 2:10.3 (1960); 5000 – 8:16.7 (1964); 10000 – 17:41.2 (1957).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | NOR |
Hroar Elvenes | |||
| 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | =6 | |||||
| 1956 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | NOR |
Hroar Elvenes | |||
| 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | =17 | |||||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 24 | |||||
| 1960 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | NOR |
Hroar Elvenes | |||
| 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 14 | |||||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 39 | |||||
| 1964 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | NOR |
Hroar Elvenes | |||
| 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | =10 |