Jan Kristiansen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jan Harald•Kristiansen |
| Used name | Jan•Kristiansen |
| Born | 22 May 1934 in Oslo, Oslo (NOR) |
| Died | 1 November 2023 |
| Affiliations | Oslo IL, Oslo (NOR) |
| NOC |  Norway |
Biography
Jan Kristiansen was a Norwegian speed skater who represented Oslo IL. At the 1953 junior Norwegian all-round championships Kristiansen won the silver medal. Three years later he competed in the 1,500 metres at the 1956 Cortina d’Ampezzo Olympics where he finished in 16th place. In 1957 he competed in the World and European all-round championships, finishing in eighth place at both.
Personal Bests: 500 – 44.1 (1957); 1500 – 2:13.7 (1956); 5000 – 8:09.0 (1963); 10000 – 17:18.3 (1957).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | NOR |
Jan Kristiansen | |||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 16 |