Per Knut Aaland (born 5 September 1954 in Norway) is a retired Norwegian cross-country skier.
He was born in Randabygda, in Innvik Municipality. He later lived in Hornindal Municipality and represented the sports club Hardbagg IL. He won a silver medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1980 Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York. He also finished sixth in the 50 km race at the 1976 Olympic Games and sixteenth in the 30 km race at the 1980 Olympic Games. His best career finish was second in three World Cup events.
Despite retiring in 1987, Aaland continued his involvement with the Norwegian national skiing team into the 1990s as a waxing expert.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1976 21 — — 6 — 1980 25 — 16 — Silver
World Championships Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1978 23 — — 16 — 1982 27 — 27 29 —
World Cup Season standings Season Age Overall 1982 27 44 1983 28 16 1985 30 39 1986 31 35 1987 32 18
Individual podiums 3 podiums No. Season Date Location Race Level Place1 1982–83 20 February 1983 Kavgolovo, Soviet Union 50 km Individual World Cup 2nd2 12 March 1983 Oslo, Norway 50 km Individual World Cup 2nd3 1986–87 21 March 1987 Oslo, Norway 50 km Individual C World Cup 2nd
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