Martin Hole


Martin Hole was a Norwegian cross-country skier. He competed internationally in the 1980s, representing Norway in the world cup, two world championships, and one Olympics. He was twice national champion.

Life and career

Hole was born in Geilo, and represented the club Geilo IL. He competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.
He won two Norwegian championships; 15 km in 1985 and 30 km in 1986. He competed at the 1985 and 1986 world championships, in addition to the 1988 Winter Olympics. His best world championship result was placing 11th in 50 km. He achieved one individual podium result in the world cup, a third place in 1986.
Hole died from cancer on 20 February 2024, at the age of 64.

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation.

Olympic Games

World Championships

World Cup

Season standings

Individual podiums

  • 1 podium
No.SeasonDateLocationRaceLevelPlace
1 1985–86 8 March 1986

Team podiums

  • 2 podiums
No.SeasonDateLocationRaceLevelPlaceTeammates
1 1984–85 17 March 1985