Kjell_Hovda

Kjell Hovda

Kjell Hovda

Norwegian biathlete (born 1945)

Kjell Hovda (born 27 October 1945 in Veggli) is a former Norwegian biathlete.[1] He participated on the Norwegian team that received silver medals in 4 × 7.5 km relay in the 1973 Biathlon World Championships 1973 in Lake Placid.[2] He won a bronze medal in the relay in the 1974 World Championships in Minsk, and participated in the 1976 Winter Olympics.[1][3]

Quick Facts Medal record, Men's biathlon ...

Hovda coached the Norwegian national team 1976–80, has also been an expert commentator for NRK.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Bryhn, Rolf. "Kjell Hovda". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  2. [2]
    "Biathlon – World Championships – Men: 4 x 7.5 km Relay" – sports123.com (Retrieved on April 26, 2008)
  3. [3]
    Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kjell Hovda Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2019.


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