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- ↑ "Jan DIGERNES". Olympic.org.
- ↑ Hersh, Phil (26 January 1994). "Hard To Figure: No Norwegian Skaters". Chicago Tribune.
- ↑ Diaz, George (30 January 1994). "Norway Hits Skids In Skating". Orlando Sentinel.
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