Annar Ryen (19 October 1909, Os, Hedmark – 9 March 1985) was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s.

He won a gold medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1937 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. Because of his successes, Ryen was awarded the Holmenkollen medal in 1940 (shared with Oscar Gjøslien). This was the last medal before World War II.

Annar Ryen

He represented the clubs Tynset IF and IL Nansen. After retiring he was a farmer in Dalsbygda in Os, Hedmark. He died in 1985.

Annar Ryen

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Annar Ryen

World Championships

1 medal – (1 gold)

References

1909 births

1985 deaths

People from Os, Innlandet

Norwegian male cross-country skiers

Holmenkollen medalists

FIS Nordic World Ski Championships medalists in cross-country skiing

Skiers from Innlandet

20th-century Norwegian people

20th-century farmers