He was among the best skiers in Norway, the three-times winner of the World Cup (1972–73, then named "World ranking", 1974–75 and 1978–79) and the winner of 16 national championships.
This skier ranked among Norway's elite, winning the World Cup three times in a row (1972–73, later referred to as "World ranking", 1974–75, and 1978–79), and securing sixteen national championships.