Nybraaten, Inger-Helene (1960–)
Nybraaten, Inger-Helene (1960–)
Norwegian cross-country skier. Name variations: Inger Helene Nybråten or Nybraten. Born Aug 12, 1960, in Fagernes, Norway.
Won a gold medal for 4 × 5 km relay at sarajevo Olympics (1984); won silver medals at Albertville Olympics (1992) and Lillehammer Olympics (1994), both for 4.5 km relay.
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