| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's biathlon | ||
Representing  Norway | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 1973 Lake Placid | 4 × 7.5 km relay |
| 1970 Östersund | 4 × 7.5 km relay |
| 1969 Zakopane | 4 × 7.5 km relay |
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He participated on the Norwegian team that received silver medals in the 4 × 7.5 km relay in the Biathlon World Championships in 1969, 1970 and 1973. [1]
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