Roger Strøm
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Roger Strøm (born 28th July 1966 in Sandefjord) is a Norwegian speed skater.
Strøm was Norway's best speed skating sprinter during the 1990s. His best seasons were from 1994 to 1997. During the 1994 Olympics he finished 7th over 1000m, but failed to qualify in the 500m. His best world ranking was 2nd in the World Sprint Speed Skating Championships for Men in Hamar in 1997 and 3rd and 2nd over 500 m at the World Single Distance Championships for Men in 1996 and 1997.
He has in total 15 Norwegian titles, 6 over 500m, 2 over 1000m, and 7 in sprint. He set Norwegian records over 500m three times, and twice over 1000m. He was the first Norwegian to break the 37 second barrier over 500m, and the first Norwegian under 1.15 over 1000m. Strøm represented Sandefjord Skøyteklubb, Hovden Sportsklubb and Idrettsforeningen Fram, Larvik.
[edit] Personal records
- 500 m - 35.98
- 1000 m - 1:12.08
- 1500 m - 2:05.40
