Ullensaker Skiklubb is a Norwegian sports club from Ullensaker, founded in 1958. It has sections for alpine skiing, Telemark skiing, cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and biathlon.
World-level alpine skier Ole Kristian Furuseth was a member of the club. [1] Other, lesser known members include ski jumpers Kim Rene Elverum Sorsell, [2] and Jan Erik Strømberg, [3] cross-country skier Silje Ekroll Jahren [4] and alpine skier Cathrine Meisingset. [5]
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