Trond-Arne Bredesen (born 4 February 1967 in Gran) is a former Norwegian nordic combined competitor from 1986 to 1991, representing Gran IL in Hadeland. He won four medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with one gold (3 x 10 km team: 1989), two silvers (15 km individual and 3 x 10 km team: both 1987), and one bronze (15 km individual: 1989). Bredesen finished third originally in the 15 km individual event at the 1987 championships, but moved up to second following the doping disqualification of American Kerry Lynch.
| Medal record | ||
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| Men's nordic combined | ||
Representing  Norway
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| World Championships | ||
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1989 Lahti | 3 x 10 km team |
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1987 Oberstdorf | 15 km individual |
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1987 Oberstdorf | 3 x 10 km team |
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1989 Lahti | 15 km individual |
He competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, finishing 11th in the 15 km individual event. Bredesen also earned his only individual career victories during the 1988-89 season (four total), giving him the overall World Cup championship that season.
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