Espen Tveit (Norwegian: [ˈɛ̂spn̩ ˈtvæɪt] ; born 31 December 1991) is a Norwegian speed skater specialising in the 500, 1000 and 1500 distances.[1] He represents Herkules IF[2] in Skien, and began training with the KIA Speed Skating Academy in Inzell, Germany, in 2012.[3] Tveit's best placing to date at a Norwegian Championship is 4th,[1] on the 1500 m in 2012, and he made his World Cup debut during the 2011–12 season, finishing 17th in the B division of the 1500 m.[1]
Tveit was selected[2] for the opening races of the 2012–13 World Cup season after winning four of four races at a Norwegian Cup meeting in Hamar on 10 and 11 November 2012.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c McClellan, John (2007–2012). "Speedskatingresults.com". Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ^ a b Norwegian Skating Association (13 November 2012). "Nyhetsarkiv". Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ^ Kia Speed Skating Academy (29 June 2012). "Kia Speed Skating Academy Welcomes New Season - News". Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ^ Hamar Idrettslag, speed skating group (12 November 2012). "NC3 - 10.-11. november 2012, Vikingskipet, resultater" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
External links
edit- Espen Tveit at World Athletics
- Espen Tveit in SpeedSkatingBase.eu (archived)
- Espen Tveit at SpeedSkatingNews.info
- Espen Tveit at SpeedSkatingStats.com
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