Alfred Peik Christensen (born May 14, 1952) is a Norwegian alpine ski racer. Born in Oslo, he competed at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan, in all three alpine events: slalom, giant slalom, and downhill.[1]
Christensen was the Norwegian champion in giant slalom at age seventeen in 1970 and again in 1972.[2] While racing for the University of Denver, he won four individual NCAA titles, in slalom (1973, 1975)[3][4] and alpine combined (1973, 1974).[5]
Olympic results
| Year | Age | Slalom | Giant Slalom | Super-G | Downhill | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 19 | DQ1 | 23 | not run | 36 | not run |
References
- ↑ "Peik Christensen". Sports-Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2011.
- ↑ Schanke, Tom A (2007). Norsk Idrettsleksikon. Aller Forlag. p. 128. ISBN 978-82-8156-044-4.
- ↑ Strauss, Michael (March 9, 1973). "Christensen wins slalom on sunny day in Vermont". New York Times. p. 81.
- ↑ "NCAA skiing: Slalom results". Deseret News. (Salt Lake City, Utah). Associated Press. March 8, 1975. p. A7.
- ↑ "NCAA Skiing Championships Results" (PDF). NCAA. NCAA.org. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
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