Geir Karlstad

Geir Karlstad ( * July 7, 1963 in Lørenskog ) is a former Norwegian speed skater.

The Junior World Champion in 1982 won at the Olympic Winter Games in Albertville in 1992 over 5,000 m and won the bronze medal over 10,000 m distance. 1989 occupied Karlstad at the World Cup and European Championship each third place in the all around. Karlstad presented on eight world records, three at junior level. A severe back injury forced him to end his career in his home country immediately before the Olympic Games in 1994.

Achievements

Honors

  • Winner of the Oscar Mathisen Trophy 1986
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