| Geir Ove Berg | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Norway |
| Born | 13 March 1947 Furnes, Norway |
| Personal best | 173 m (568 ft) Oberstdorf, West Germany (4 March 1976) |
Geir Ove Berg (born 13 March 1947) is a Norwegian former ski jumper. [1] [2]
| Geir Ove Berg | |
|---|---|
| Country | Norway |
| Born | 13 March 1947 Furnes, Norway |
| Personal best | 173 m (568 ft) Oberstdorf, West Germany (4 March 1976) |
Geir Ove Berg (born 13 March 1947) is a Norwegian former ski jumper. [1] [2]
On 4 March 1976, he set at the ski jumping world record distance at 173 metres (568 ft) on Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze in Oberstdorf, West Germany. [3] [nb 1]
| Date | Hill | Location | Metres | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 March 1976 | Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze K175 | Oberstdorf, West Germany | 173 | 568 |
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