Sondre Norheim was a Norwegian famous for his skiing abilities, inventing some ski turns, modern bindings and skiis. Sondre is referred to as the "Father of Skiing" or the "Father of Modern Skiing." He left Norway to live in (flat) North Dakota, USA. His new American (North Dakota) friends were unaware of legacy he left behind in Norway. Several times, the Winter Olympics torch was lit from the fireplace of his boyhood home in Norway. Read more about Sondre at http://www.sondrenorheim.com
Sondre Norheim was born on June 10, 1825.
Sondre Norheim was born on June 10, 1825.
Sondre Norheim died on March 9, 1897 at the age of 71.
Sondre Norheim was born on June 10, 1825 and died on March 9, 1897. Sondre Norheim would have been 71 years old at the time of death or 190 years old today.
Sondre Norheim is being called the father of modern skiing.
Chad Norheim is 6' 5".
Kristian Norheim was born on 1976-04-19.
Sondre Kåfjord was born in 1948.
Sondre Meisfjord was born in 1975.
Sondre Lerche was born on September 5, 1982.
Sondre Lerche was born on September 5, 1982.
Sondre Olden was born on 1992-08-29.