Famous Norwegian Skiers

Birthdate: September 28, 1894

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Lier Municipality, Norway

Died: December 12, 1934

Norwegian skier Thorleif Haug, also known as the King of Skis, created a sensation by winning all 3 Nordic skiing events at the 1924 Chamonix Olympics, apart from a bronze in the ski-jumping event. However, his bronze was revoked 50 years later, as it was revealed there had been a calculation mistake.