Kjell Storelid

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKjell•Storelid
Used nameKjell•Storelid
Born24 October 1970 in Stord, Vestland (NOR)
Measurements175 cm / 77 kg
AffiliationsSkøyteklubben 94, Lørenskog/Stord Turn- & Idrettslag
NOC Norway
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 2
Bronze 0
Total 2

Biography

Although in the shadow of his compatriot Johann Olav Koss, Kjell Storelid had developed into a podium skater in the long distances during the 1993 season. Nevertheless, it was thought to be rather surprising that Storelid was able to win two silver medals at the Lillehammer Games, both times behind Koss. In later years, Storelid remained a top distance skater, but he was never able to return to his 1994 form. Although he won a number of distance medals at All-Around championships, his shorter distances were insufficient to allow for overall medals, except when he won the 1997 Norwegian All-Around title. Storelid, who won two World Cup races (1994 and 1997), retired after the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. He later worked as an engineer at Oslo’s energy company.

Personal Bests: 500 – 38.86 (1999); 1000 – 1:15.35 (2002); 1500 – 1:52.19 (1999); 5000 – 6:30.05 (1999); 10000 – 14:27.24 (2002).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1994 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) NOR Kjell Storelid
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) 14
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
1998 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) NOR Kjell Storelid
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 8
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 5
2002 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) NOR Kjell Storelid
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 8

Olympic Records

Records may have been broken subsequently during the same competition.
Games Date Sport Event Phase Mark Pos
1994 Winter Olympics 13 February 1994 Speed Skating (Skating) 5,000 metres, Men Final Standings 6:42.68 2