Vibeke Skofterud
- January 4, 2024
- Skier
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Vibeke Skofterud Biography
| Name | Vibeke Skofterud |
| Birthday | Apr 20 |
| Birth Year | 1989 |
| Place Of Birth | Askim |
| Home Town | Østfold |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Parents | Kristin Westbye, Karsten Skofterud |
| Siblings | Tormod Skofterud |
Vibeke Skofterud is one of the most popular and richest Skier who was born on April 20, 1989 in Askim, Østfold, Norway. Skier from cross country who is most well-known for her silver medal at the relay 4×5 km in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. She also has the distinction of winning numerous world championships, including in Oslo in 2011, and Oberstdorf in 2005.
She posted a picture of the fellow Norwegian skier She shared a photo with fellow Norwegian snow athlete Helene Olafsen to her Instagram in May of 2018. to her Instagram in May of 2018.
In 2012, Skofterud became the first Norwegian to win the Vasaloppet official ladies class. She set a new record time, 4.08,24, more than 8 minutes faster than the previous record from 1998. This was the first time ever she competed in a race as long as 90 km.
Skofterud was reported missing in the early morning of 29 July 2018 and was found dead on an islet. The police stated that she most likely died instantly from injuries after a jetski accident near Arendal. Skofterud was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident, with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit of 0,8‰. She was 38 years old.
Born and was raised in Askim, Norway.
Vibeke Skofterud Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Skier |
| House | Living in own house. |
Vibeke Skofterud is one of the richest Skier from Norway. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vibeke Skofterud 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Her first significant recognition was during her participation in the Junior World Championships in 2000 in Strbske Pleso where she competed in the relay 4×5 km and took home the medal of bronze. In 2003, at the World Championships in Val di Fiemme she was awarded the silver medal. Then in 2005, she was able to take home silver during the Oberstdorf World Championships.
She is famous as the only Norwegian to win the Vasaloppet ladies’ class in
- She also set a record time.
The 2012/2013 World Cup season proved to be difficult for Skofterud, due to illness and injuries, and she was forced to quit the season halfway through. She made a comeback on the national team the following winter, but her results were less than satisfactory. After failing to qualify for the 2014 Winter Olympics, Skofterud announced her retirement from the national team, in favour of a career in ski marathon.
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Vibeke Ranked on the list of most popular Skier. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Norway. Vibeke Skofterud celebrates birthday on April 20 of every year.