Bente Skari

Bente Skari, née Martinsen, (born 10 September 1972) is a Norwegian former cross-country skier. She is one of the most successful cross-country skiers ever.

Bente Skari
Country Norway
Born
Bente Martinsen

(1972-09-10) 10 September 1972
Nittedal, Akershus, Norway
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Ski clubNittedal IL
World Cup career
Seasons11 – (1992, 1994–2003)
Starts147
Podiums60
Wins42
Overall titles4 – (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003)
Discipline titles5 – (5 SP: 1998–2002)
Medal record
Women's cross-country skiing
Representing  Norway
International nordic ski competitions
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 1 2 2
World Championships 5 2 0
Total 6 4 2
Olympic Games
2002 Salt Lake City 10 km classical
1998 Nagano4 × 5 km relay
2002 Salt Lake City4 × 5 km relay
1998 Nagano5 km classical
2002 Salt Lake City30 km classical
World Championships
1999 Ramsau5 km classical
2001 Lahti10 km classical
2001 Lahti15 km classical
2003 Val di Fiemme10 km classical
2003 Val di Fiemme15 km classical
1997 Trondheim4 × 5 km relay
2001 Lahti4 × 5 km relay
Junior World Championships
1991 Reit im Winkl4 × 5 km relay
1992 Vuokatti5 km classical
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