Flyktningerennet
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Flyktningerennet | |
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Status | active |
Genre | sports event |
Date(s) | circa April |
Frequency | annual |
Country | Norway, Sweden |
Inaugurated | 1950 |
Flyktningerennet is a cross country ski race, running from Lierne, Norway to Gäddede, Sweden. The ski race follows this route in remembrance of the people who fled Nazi German-occupied Norway for Sweden during the Second World War.[1]
The first race was arranged in 1950, with H. Hemmingsson as winner. The first female Flyktningerenn was arranged in 1964.
Winner Men 1950–2014
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Winner Woman 1964–2014
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References
- ^ Hans Andersson (29 March 2013). "Norge och Japan i Flyktingloppet" (in Swedish). Östersundsposten. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
External links
Categories:
- CS1 Swedish-language sources (sv)
- Articles with short description
- Short description matches Wikidata
- Use dmy dates from January 2024
- Cross-country skiing competitions
- Cross-country skiing in Norway
- Cross-country skiing competitions in Sweden
- Lierne
- 1950 establishments in Sweden
- 1950 establishments in Norway
- Recurring sporting events established in 1950
- April sporting events
- Sport in Jämtland County