Skjelbreid, Ann-Elen (1971–)
Skjelbreid, Ann-Elen (1971–)
Norwegian biathlete. Name variations: Ann Elen Skjelbreid. Born Sept 13, 1971, in Bergen, Norway; sister of Liv Grete Poiree (biathlete).
Won a silver medal for spring at World championships (1996); won a bronze medal at Nagano Olympics (1998) and a silver medal at Salt Lake City Olympics (2002), both for the 4 × 7.5 km relay.
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