Lars Bergendahl
Lars Bergendahl was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed during the 1930s.
He won several medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. In 1937, Bergendahl earned golds in the 18 km cross country event and 4 × 10 km relay. In 1938, he earned a silver in the 4 × 10 km relay and a bronze in the 50 km Cross country event. In 1939, Bergendahl won the 50 km cross-country skiing event. Bergendahl won the men's 50 km at the Holmenkollen ski festival in 1940. Because of his successes, Bergendahl was awarded the Holmenkollen medal in 1939. His uncle, Lauritz, won the medal in 1910.
Bergendahl fought in the Norwegian Campaign following the German invasion of Norway in 1940. Together with other sportsmen Bergendahl served in the improvised ski unit Sørkedalen Company in April 1940.All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation.World Championships
| Year | Age | 17 km | 18 km | 50 km | 4 × 10 km
relay |
| 1930 | 21 | — | | 38 | |
| 1934 | 25 | | 13 | 15 | 4 |
| 1937 | 28 | | Gold | 5 | Gold |
| 1938 | 29 | | 23 | Bronze | Silver |
| 1939 | 30 | | 5 | Gold | — |
