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Halvard Hanevold

Hanevold in 2009
Personal information
Born	(1969-12-03)3 December 1969 Asker, Norway
Died	3 September 2019(2019-09-03) (aged 49) Asker, Norway
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Professional information
Sport	Biathlon
Club	Asker Skiklubb
World Cup debut	8 March 1992
Retired	27 March 2010
Olympic Games
Teams	5 (1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010)
Medals	6 (3 gold)
World Championships
Teams	16 (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
Medals	16 (5 gold)
World Cup
Seasons	19 (1991/92–2009/10)
Individual victories	9
All victories	33
Individual podiums	40
All podiums	97
Discipline titles	2: 2 Individual (1997–98, 2002–03)
Medal record Men's biathlon Representing  Norway Olympic Games Gold 1998 Nagano 20 km individual Gold 2002 Salt Lake City 4 × 7.5 km relay Gold 2010 Vancouver 4 × 7.5 km relay Silver 1998 Nagano 4 × 7.5 km relay Silver 2006 Torino 10 km sprint Bronze 2006 Torino 20 km individual World Championships Gold 1995 Antholz-Anterselva Team event Gold 1998 Hochfilzen Team event Gold 2003 Khanty-Mansiysk 20 km individual Gold 2005 Hochfilzen 4 × 7.5 km relay Gold 2009 Pyeongchang 4 × 7.5 km relay Silver 2000 Lahti 4 × 7.5 km relay Silver 2003 Khanty-Mansiysk 12.5 km pursuit Silver 2004 Oberhof 4 × 7.5 km relay Silver 2006 Pokljuka Mixed relay Silver 2007 Antholz-Anterselva 4 × 7.5 km relay Silver 2008 Östersund 10 km sprint Silver 2008 Östersund 4 × 7.5 km relay Bronze 1999 Kontiolahti 4 × 7.5 km relay Bronze 2001 Pokljuka 10 km sprint Bronze 2001 Pokljuka 4 × 7.5 km relay Bronze 2009 Pyeongchang 10 km sprint

Halvard Hanevold (born December 3, 1969 – died September 3, 2019) was a famous Norwegian biathlete. A biathlete is an athlete who competes in biathlon, a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Halvard Hanevold was known for his amazing career, winning many medals in major competitions.

Halvard Hanevold's Biathlon Career

Halvard Hanevold competing in Kontiolahti in 2010.

Halvard Hanevold was a top biathlete for many years. He won his first Olympic gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Four years later, he won another gold at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

He continued to achieve great things. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, he earned a bronze medal in the 20 km individual race. He also won a silver medal in the 10 km sprint event. His last Olympic medal was a gold in the 4 × 7.5 km relay at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Halvard Hanevold took part in 16 Biathlon World Championships between 1994 and 2009. He achieved 40 podium finishes in the Biathlon World Cup series. A podium finish means placing in the top three in a race. His last podium finish was in the very last race of his final season.

He officially retired from biathlon after the 2009–10 season. Halvard was also a close friend of Swedish biathlete Björn Ferry.

Halvard Hanevold's Passing

Halvard Hanevold passed away on September 3, 2019. He was 49 years old. He died at his home in Asker, Akershus, Norway.

Olympic Winter Games Results

Halvard Hanevold won 6 medals at the Olympic Winter Games. These included 3 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze.

Event	Individual	Sprint	Pursuit	Mass start	Relay
1994 Lillehammer	46th	—	N/A	N/A	7th
1998 Nagano	Gold	8th	N/A	N/A	Silver
2002 Salt Lake City	5th	13th	8th	N/A	Gold
2006 Turin	Bronze	Silver	5th	7th	5th
2010 Vancouver	—	24th	17th	19th	Gold

*The "Pursuit" event was added to the Olympics in 2002. The "Mass start" event was added in 2006.

World Championships Achievements

Halvard Hanevold earned 16 medals at the World Championships. He won 5 gold, 7 silver, and 4 bronze medals.

Event	Individual	Sprint	Pursuit	Mass start	Team	Relay	Mixed relay
1994 Canmore	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	4th	N/A	N/A
1995 Antholz-Anterselva	—	—	N/A	N/A	Gold	—	N/A
1996 Ruhpolding	34th	—	N/A	N/A	4th	—	N/A
1997 Brezno-Osrblie	—	—	—	N/A	4th	—	N/A
1998 Pokljuka	N/A	N/A	13th	N/A	Gold	N/A	N/A
1999 Kontiolahti	37th	13th	13th	17th	N/A	Bronze	N/A
2000 Oslo Holmenkollen	10th	12th	5th	10th	N/A	Silver	N/A
2001 Pokljuka	44th	Bronze	9th	9th	N/A	Bronze	N/A
2002 Oslo Holmenkollen	N/A	N/A	N/A	12th	N/A	N/A	N/A
2003 Khanty-Mansiysk	Gold	4th	Silver	8th	N/A	4th	N/A
2004 Oberhof	38th	18th	5th	5th	N/A	Silver	N/A
2005 Hochfilzen	30th	—	—	11th	N/A	Gold	10th
2006 Pokljuka	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Silver
2007 Antholz-Anterselva	10th	23rd	20th	18th	N/A	Silver	—
2008 Östersund	17th	Silver	9th	5th	N/A	Silver	—
2009 Pyeongchang	71st	Bronze	6th	13th	N/A	Gold	—

*During Olympic years, World Championships only include events not held at the Olympics. **The "Team" event was removed in 1998. "Pursuit" was added in 1997, "Mass start" in 1999, and "Mixed relay" in 2005.

Individual Race Wins

Halvard Hanevold won 9 individual races during his career. These wins happened in different types of biathlon events.

Season	Date	Location	Discipline	Level
1997–98 2 victories (2 In)	15 January 1998	Antholz-Anterselva	20 km individual	Biathlon World Cup
	11 February 1998	Nagano	20 km individual	Winter Olympic Games
1998–99 1 victory (1 Sp)	12 March 1999	Oslo Holmenkollen	10 km sprint	Biathlon World Cup
1999–2000 2 victories (1 In, 1 Pu)	16 January 2000	Ruhpolding	12.5 km pursuit	Biathlon World Cup
	9 March 2000	Lahti	20 km individual	Biathlon World Cup
2002–03 1 victory (1 In)	19 March 2003	Khanty-Mansiysk	20 km individual	Biathlon World Championships
2003–04 2 victories (1 Sp, 1 MS)	11 January 2004	Pokljuka	15 km mass start	Biathlon World Cup
	17 January 2004	Ruhpolding	10 km sprint	Biathlon World Cup
2005–06 1 victory (1 MS)	8 January 2006	Oberhof	15 km mass start	Biathlon World Cup

*These results include races from the Biathlon World Cup, Biathlon World Championships, and the Winter Olympic Games.

See also

In Spanish: Halvard Hanevold para niños