Kjell Storelid (born 24 October 1970) is a former speed skater from Norway. Storelid's best achievement on the ice was two silver medals on 5,000 m and 10,000 m at the Winter Olympics 1994 in Lillehammer – behind Johann Olav Koss. In the two next Olympic games Storelid came 5th and 8th on 10,000 m. Even though Storelid was a typical long distance racer, he has a 6th place in the World Championships and a 5th place from the European Championships. He has won one Norwegian championship – 5,000 m in 2000.

Kjell Storelid
Personal information
NationalityNorwegian
Born (1970-10-24) 24 October 1970 (age 54)
Stord, Norway
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb)
Sport
Country Norway
SportSpeed skating
ClubSk-94
Stord TIL
Turned pro1985
Retired2002
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)500 m: 38.86 (1988)
1000 m: 1:15.35 (2002)
1500 m: 1:52.19 (1999)
3000 m: 3:54.14 (2002)
5000 m: 6:30.05 (1999)
10 000 m: 13:27.24 (2002)
Medal record
Men's Speed skating
Silver medal – second place 1994 Lillehammer 5,000m
Silver medal – second place 1994 Lillehammer 10,000m

Personal records

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  • 500 m – 38.86
  • 1,500 m – 1:52.19
  • 5,000 m – 6:30.05
  • 10,000 m – 13:27.24

References

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