Christen Christensen (figure skater)

Christen Christensen (17 September 1904 in Oslo – 2 June 1969 in Oslo) was a Norwegian pair skater. He represented Oslo Skøiteklub.

Christen Christensen
Randi Bakke (left) and Christensen (right)
Personal information
Full nameChristen Christensen
Country represented Norway
Born(1904-11-17)17 November 1904
Oslo
Died2 June 1969(1969-06-02) (aged 64)
Oslo
PartnerRandi Bakke
Skating clubOslo Skøiteklub

His pairs partner was Randi Bakke. They are the 1933 World bronze medalists. They finished fifth at the 1923 World Figure Skating Championships and the 1934 World Figure Skating Championships. They represented Norway at the 1936 Winter Olympics, where they placed 15th.[1]

They were also eight time (1929–1936) Norwegian national champions.

Results

with Randi Bakke

Event 1923 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936
Winter Olympic Games15th
World Championships5th3rd5th
Norwegian Championships1st1st1st1st1st1st1st1st

References
  1. "Profile: Christen Christensen". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2009.


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