Kjetil André Aamodt

Norwegian alpine ski racer and TV host
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Summary

Kjetil André Aamodt is a human[1]. Born in Oslo[2], he… he was born on September 2, 1971[3]. He worked as an alpine skier[4] and ski jumper[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Kjetil André Aamodt's place of birth was Oslo[2].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt was born on September 2, 1971[3].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt's father was Finn Aamodt[7].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt was married to Stine Østvold[8].
  • A child of Kjetil André Aamodt was Axel Østvold Aamodt[9].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt held citizenship in Norway[10].
  • Norwegian was Kjetil André Aamodt's native language[11].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt's professions included alpine skier[4].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt's professions included ski jumper[5].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[12].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt received the Aftenposten Gold Medal[13].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt received the Fearnley award[14].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt received the Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year[15].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt received the Peer Gynt Literary Award[16].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt received the Idrettsgallaens hederspris[17].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt received the Medal of St. Hallvard[18].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt is recorded as male[19].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt's member of sports team is recorded as Nordstrand IF[21].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt's Commons category is recorded as Kjetil André Aamodt[22].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt's sport is recorded as alpine skiing[23].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt's family name is recorded as Aamodt[24].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt's given name is recorded as Kjetil[25].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt's given name is recorded as André[26].
  • Kjetil André Aamodt's official website is recorded as http://kaaa.no[27].

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Origins and Family

Kjetil André Aamodt was born in Oslo[2]. He was born on September 2, 1971[3]. His father was Finn Aamodt[7]. Norwegian was his native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include alpine skier[4] and ski jumper[5]. Kjetil André Aamodt held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Aftenposten Gold Medal[13], a sports award[28], in Norway[29]; Fearnley award[14], an award[30], in Norway[31]; Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year[15], a Sportsperson of the Year[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1948[34]; Peer Gynt Literary Award[16], a performance-related pay[35], in Norway[36], founded in 1971[37]; Idrettsgallaens hederspris[17], an award[38]; and Medal of St. Hallvard[18], a medallion[39], in Norway[40].

Personal Life

Kjetil André Aamodt was married to Stine Østvold[8]. A child of him was Axel Østvold Aamodt[9].

Why It Matters

Kjetil André Aamodt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Kjetil André Aamodt born?

Born in Oslo[2].

Who were Kjetil André Aamodt's parents?

Kjetil André Aamodt's father was Finn Aamodt[7].

Who was Kjetil André Aamodt married to?

Kjetil André Aamodt's spouses include Stine Østvold[8].

What did Kjetil André Aamodt do for work?

Kjetil André Aamodt worked as alpine skier[4] and ski jumper[5].

What awards did Kjetil André Aamodt receive?

Honors received include Aftenposten Gold Medal[13], Fearnley award[14], Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year[15], and Peer Gynt Literary Award[16].

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  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-08-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → alpine skier, ski jumper
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ Occupation: ski jumper, according to item-requires-statement constraint constraint from Fis ski jumper id"
  2. 6w ago · LeoGe25 · 2026-08-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Fis ski jumper id → 30
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Fis ski jumper id: 30, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/301816517|Kjetil Andre AAMODT (#301816517)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/7877|FIS ski jumper]] "
  3. 9w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Hvem er Hvem? (2008)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (2008), hvem er hvem 2008 ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/5442a7b8e6a|details]])"
  4. 12w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Child → Axel Østvold Aamodt
    Citizenship → —
    Member of sports team → Nordstrand IF
    + 28 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update-languages-and-other-short:0||sw, mul */ Cleanup: replace property; add mul label; fix copied labels ([[User:Difool/WikidataCleanup]])"
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