Stian Saugestad (born 12 October 1992) is a

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former

alpine skier Alpine skiing, or downhill skiing, is the pastime of sliding down snow-covered slopes on skis with fixed-heel bindings, unlike other types of skiing ( cross-country, Telemark, or ski jumping), which use skis with free-heel bindings. Whether fo ...

. He competed at the

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, albeit without finishing any race. He made his

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debut in February 2016 in Hinterstoder, not managing to finish. He collected his first World Cup points with a 21st place finish in February 2017 in

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. He broke the top 20 for the first time in November 2017 in Lake Louise with an 18th place, and then managed an 11th place in March 2018 in Kvitfjell. He represented the sports club Grong IL.

References

1992 births Living people People from Grong Norwegian male alpine skiers Competitors at the 2015 Winter Universiade Skiers from Trøndelag {{Norway-alpine-skiing-bio-stub