Jostein Stordahl

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Jostein Stordahl
Born (1966-05-20) 20 May 1966 (age 58)
Sarpsborg, Norway [1]
Paralympic
appearances
8 (1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)
Medal record
Representing Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Wheelchair curling
Paralympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 PyeongChang Mixed team
World Wheelchair Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Gangneung Mixed team
Sailing
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2005 SonderborgSonar
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2006 PerthSonar

Jostein Stordahl (born 20 May 1966) is a Norwegian disabled sportsperson. He has competed in sailing [2] and wheelchair curling [3] at the Paralympic Games as well as elsewhere.

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References

  1. "Jostein Stordahl". Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics . Archived from the original on 13 March 2022.
  2. "Jostein Stordahl". Sailing.org. International Sailing Federation. Archived from the original on 4 March 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  3. "Jostein Stordahl". Results.WorldCurling.org. World Curling Federation. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.