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Bente Skari (Bente Martinsen) was born on 10 September, 1972 in Nittedal, Akershus, Norway, is a Norwegian cross-country skier. Discover Bente Skari's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 51 years old?
| Popular As |
Bente Martinsen |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
51 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
10 September, 1972 |
| Birthday |
10 September |
| Birthplace |
Nittedal, Akershus, Norway |
| Nationality |
Norway
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She is a member of famous Skier with the age 51 years old group.
Bente Skari Height, Weight & Measurements
At 51 years old, Bente Skari height is 173 cm .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
173 cm |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Bente Skari's Husband?
Her husband is Geir Skari (m. 1999)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Geir Skari (m. 1999) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Oda Skari, Filip Skari, Selma Skari |
Bente Skari Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bente Skari worth at the age of 51 years old? Bente Skari’s income source is mostly from being a successful Skier. She is from Norway. We have estimated Bente Skari's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Skier |
Bente Skari Social Network
Timeline
Her father, Odd Martinsen, earned the Holmenkollen medal in 1969.
They are the only father-daughter combination to ever win this prestigious honour.
Bente Skari, née Martinsen, (born 10 September 1972) is a Norwegian former cross-country skier.
She is one of the most successful cross-country skiers ever.
She won her first Olympic medals in 1998, and won her first gold medal in the 2002 Winter Olympics, coming from behind to beat the favourites Olga Danilova and Julija Tchepalova in the last kilometers of the 10 km classical event.
She also won a bronze medal in 30 km classical as well as a silver medal in the relay.
In 1998, she won Tjejvasan.
Additionally, she won five gold medals (5 km: 1999, 10 km: 2001, 2003, and 15 km: 2001, 2003) from the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, as well as two silver (4 × 5 km relay: 1997, 2001) medals.
Note: Until the 1999 World Championships, World Championship races were included in the World Cup scoring system.
Note: Until 1999 World Championships and 1994 Olympics, World Championship and Olympic races are part of the World Cup.
Hence results from those races are included in the World Cup overall record.
Bente Skari was named Martinsen before marrying Geir Skari in 1999.
She is the mother of three children, Filip, Oda and Selma.
In 2001, she received the Holmenkollen medal (shared with Adam Małysz and Thomas Alsgaard).
She won the overall cross-country skiing World Cup four times before retiring after the 2003 season.
Skari also won the women's 30 km event at the Holmenkollen ski festival in 2003.
In 2007, Skari was named as the first female race administrator in cross-country skiing.
She assisted in the 2007-08 Tour de Ski, working as an assistant technical delegate in the events held in the Czech Republic.
This is part of the Norwegian Ski Federation's effort to promote more women in management positions in skiing.
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
