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          Sondre was one of the many Norwegians who immigrated to the United States.

          Sondre Norheim

          Sondre Norheim, born Sondre Auverson, (10 June 1825 – 9 March 1897) was a Norwegian skier and pioneer of modern skiing. Sondre Norheim is known as the father of Telemark skiing.

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          Background

          Sondre Auverson was born at Øverbø, a little cotter's farm and raised in Morgedal in the municipality of Kviteseid in Telemark, Norway.

          Skiing was a popular activity in Morgedal.

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        2. Sondre was a brilliant skier, he was a true ski artist and a great inspiration in his own community.
        3. Sondre norheim skis
        4. Norheim was born in.
        5. Sondre and Telemark History presentation for the Son's of Norway, Sonja Lodge.

          6. Sondre took to downhill skiing as a recreational activity, rising to local fame for his skills. He made important innovations in skiing technology by designing new equipment, such as different bindings and shorter skis with curved sides to facilitate turns.

          He also designed the Telemark ski, which is the prototype of all those now produced. Sondre Norheim was regarded by his contemporaries as a master of the art of skiing. He combined ordinary skiing with jumping and slalom. In 1868 he won the first national skiing competition in Christiania, beating his younger