Gudmund Skjeldal

Who is Gudmund Skjeldal?

Gudmund Skjeldal is a Norwegian cross-country skier and writer.

He competed in the World Cup between 1991 and 1995. In March 1991 he finished eighth in the 50 kilometres in Oslo. He finished second in the same race two years later, and fourth over 15 kilometres in Strbske Pleso later in March 1993.

He is the brother of Kristen Skjeldal, and was born in Voss. He holds the cand.philol. degree with a major in the history of ideas. He has worked as a school teacher, and wrote the books På villspor and Den siste langrennaren, the latter a portrait of his brother. He fronts the environmental campaign Hvit Vinter.