Ivar Formo
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Summary
Ivar Formo was born on June 24, 1951[1], in Oslo[2]. He died on December 26, 2006[3], in Nordmarka[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], cross-country skier[6], orienteer[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vestre Aker cemetery[10]
- Father: Ivar Odd Formo[11]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[12]
- Educated at: Berg Upper Secondary School[13]
- Award received: Aftenposten Gold Medal[14], Egebergs Ærespris[15], Holmenkollen Medal[16], Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Ivar Formo[19]
- Unmarried partner: Wenche Jacobsen[20]
- Cause of death: drowning[21]
- Sport: cross-country skiing[22], orienteering[23]
- Family name: Formo[24]
- Given name: Ivar[25]
- Manner of death: accidental death[26]
- Participant in: cross-country skiing at the 1972 Winter Olympics – men's 15 kilometres[27], cross-country skiing at the 1972 Winter Olympics – men's 4 × 10 kilometre relay[28], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1974[29], cross-country skiing at the 1976 Winter Olympics – men's 15 kilometres[30], cross-country skiing at the 1976 Winter Olympics – men's 30 kilometres[31], cross-country skiing at the 1976 Winter Olympics – men's 50 kilometres[32], cross-country skiing at the 1976 Winter Olympics – men's 4 × 10 kilometre relay[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[34]
- Height: 188 cm[35]
- Mass: 78 kg[36]
Why It Matters
Ivar Formo has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Ivar Formo born?
Ivar Formo's place of birth was Oslo[2].
Where did Ivar Formo die?
Ivar Formo died in Nordmarka[4].
Who were Ivar Formo's parents?
Ivar Formo's father was Ivar Odd Formo[11].
What did Ivar Formo do for work?
Ivar Formo worked as an engineer[5], cross-country skier[6], orienteer[7], and businessperson[8].
Where did Ivar Formo go to school?
Ivar Formo was educated at Berg Upper Secondary School[13].
What awards did Ivar Formo receive?
Honors received include Aftenposten Gold Medal[14], Egebergs Ærespris[15], Holmenkollen Medal[16], and Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year[17].