Jensen, Bjorg Eva (1960–)
Jensen, Bjorg Eva (1960–)
Norwegian speedskater and cyclist. Name variations: Bjørg Eva Jensen; also seen as Bjoörg. Born Feb 15, 1960, in Larvik, Norway.
Won a gold medal for the 3,000 meters speedskating at Lake Placid Olympics (1980), the only gold medal won by Norway at those games; won the World Jr. championships in speedskating (1980); won National championships in speedskating (1979–83, 1986–88); as cyclist, won a team trial at the National championships (1979).
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