Sverre Lunde Pedersen at the 2013 World Allround Championships in Hamar.
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Bergen, Norway |
17 July 1992
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Country | Norway |
Sverre Lunde Pedersen /2sʋære 2lʉnde 1peːdersen/ (born 17 July 1992) is a Norwegian speed-skater. He is the son of former speed-skater Jarle Pedersen. He is a two-time World Junior Champion and represents the club Fana Idrettslag.
In 2011 he was 6th in the European Championships in Collalbo and 14th in the World Championships in Calgary. In 2012 he finished 7th at the European Championships, with a 2nd place on the 1500 m, and 8th at the World Championships.
At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi he finished 5th on the 5000 m.