Linda Olsen
Linda Olsen (born 1 May 1972 ) is a Norwegian former long track speed skater, who was ACTIVE between 1987 and 2004. She was a sprinter; specialized in the 500 metres and 1000 metres.
Olsen represented her nation at five World Sprint Speed Skating Championships for Women and one World Single Distance Speed Skating Championships. She competed at the World Sprint Championships in 1994 (finishing 29th overall), 1995 (did not finish), 2000 (disqualified), 2001 (finishing 23rd overall) and in 2002 (finishing 29th overall). At the 2001 World Single Distance Speed Skating Championships she competed in the 500 metres event (22nd) and 1000 metres event (22nd). She also competed at other international competitions, including at ISU Speed Skating World Cups.
Between 1990 and 2004 she had 48 starts at national championships. She became 12 times national champion at the Norwegian Single Distance Championships and Norwegian Sprint Championships. Furthermore she won 13 silver and 9 bronze medals at national championships.