Askim, Norway
1. Vibeke Skofterud (1989)
Skier
Cross country skier who is best known for having won the gold medal in the 4x5 km relay at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. She is also known for having...
2. Petter Solberg (1974)
Norwegian Rally Driver
Rally and rallycross driver who won the World Rally Championships in 2003. He partnered with the Subaru World Rally Team early in his career and founded the Petter Solberg World...
3. Dagfinn Føllesdal (1932)
Norwegian Philosopher
Dagfinn Føllesdal is the Clarence Irving Lewis Professor of Philosophy at Stanford University and professor emeritus at the University of Oslo. He was born in Askim. After earning his bachelor...
4. Ola Vigen Hattestad (1982)
Norwegian Cross-country Skier
Ola Vigen Hattestad is a Norwegian cross country skier who has competed since 2002. He is the most successful cross country sprinter of all time. Competing in three Winter Olympics...
5. Atle Næss (1949)
Norwegian Writer
Atle Næss is a Norwegian author. His book Galileo Galilei when the world stood still was the winner of The Brage Prize.
6. Tore Haugen (1931)
Norwegian Politician
Tore Haugen is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Akershus in 1989 and was re-elected on one occasion. He had previously...
7. Arnold Børud (1947)
Norwegian Singer
Arnold Børud is a Norwegian singer musician and record producer. He grew up in Askim and has been a devout Christian since the age of 18 when a friend invited...
8. Henning Solberg (1973)
Norwegian Rally Driver
Henning Solberg is a Norwegian rally driver. Together with co-driver Ilka Minor he currently competes in the World Rally Championship with Stobart M-Sport Ford. Solberg is the older brother of...
9. Camilla Huse (1979)
Association Footballer
Camilla Huse is a Norwegian football player. She made her debut on the Norway women's national football team in 2005. She played in all matches in the Norwegian team that...
