Johan Støa
Norwegian multi-sportsman
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| Intro | Norwegian multi-sportsman | ||
| Places | Norway | ||
| was | Athlete Ski jumper Skier Nordic combined skier Cross-country skier | ||
| Work field | Sports | ||
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| Birth | 13 June 1900, Norway, Norway | ||
| Death | 29 October 1991Drammen, Norway (aged 91 years) | ||
| Star sign | Gemini | ||
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Biography
Johan Støa (13 June 1900 – 29 October 1991) was a Norwegian multi-sportsman. He competed as athlete (marathon runner), cross-country skier, ski jumper, cyclist, swimmer, footballer, and boxer.
He was born in Råstad and died in Drammen.
In February 1928 he finished eighth in the 50 kilometre cross-country skiing event at the Winter Olympics at St. Moritz.
Then in August 1928 he finished 36th in the Olympic marathon at the Summer Olympics at Amsterdam.
Cross-country skiing results
Olympic Games
| Year | Age | 18 km | 50 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 27 | — | 8 |