Annar Ryen (19 October 1909, Os, Hedmark - 9 March 1985) was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s.
He won a gold medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1937 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.[1] Because of his successes, Ryen was awarded the Holmenkollen medal in 1940 (shared with Oscar Gjøslien). This was the last medal before World War II.[2]
He represented the clubs Tynset IF and IL Nansen.[1] After retiring he was a farmer in Dalsbygda in Os, Hedmark. He died in 1985.[3]
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[4]
Year | Age | 18 km | 50 km | 4 × 10 km relay |
---|---|---|---|---|
24 | 36 | 24 | — | |
27 | 12 | Gold | ||