Ole Einar Björndalen
Ole Einar Björndalen, often referred to as the 'King of Biathlon,' is a retired Norwegian biathlete who is considered one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport. Over his illustrious career, he won a remarkable 13 Olympic medals, including eight golds, and 45 World Championship medals, making him a dominant figure in biathlon for nearly two decades. His legacy includes multiple World Cup titles and a reputation for his exceptional shooting accuracy and endurance. Following his retirement, Björndalen has remained involved in the sport as a commentator and mentor, continuing to inspire future generations of biathletes.
Born on Jan 27, 1974 (51 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 12 | 6.33 | 0.83% | +10% | 5,421,241 | 49,318 | $403,000 | 3,666$ |
| Estonia | 5 | 6.60 | 0.15% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 1,951 | $31,000 | 46$ |
| France | 2 | 6.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 64,436 | $2,700,000 | 2,665$ |
| Slovenia | 2 | 8.50 | 0.19% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 3,949 | $56,000 | 106$ |
| Germany | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 40,069 | $3,845,000 | 1,839$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,301 | $530,000 | 226$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 16,096 | $155,000 | 57$ |
| Russia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 32,456 | $1,500,000 | 338$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,050 | $350,000 | 184$ |
| Totals | 26 | 361,613,480 | 215,626 | $9,570,000 | 9,127$ |
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Recent Mentions
France:
Ole Einar Björndalen, a biathlon legend, was surpassed by Johannes Boe in the number of world gold medals.
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France:
Ole-Einar Bjorndalen is mentioned as a legendary figure in biathlon whose records were surpassed by Johannes Boe.
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Germany:
Ole Einar Björndalen expressed that he was fine with being surpassed by Bö, acknowledging his legendary status.
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