Magne Lystad (12 November 1932, in Kongsvinger – 21 January 1999, in Oslo)[1] was a Norwegian orienteering competitor.

Magne Lystad won the first ever European championships in orienteering in 1962, and finished second in the team relay. He became Nordic champion in 1957 and 1959. Lystad was crowned Norwegian champion seven times between 1954 and 1962.

In 1957 Lystad shared the title Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year with speedskater Knut Johannesen.

References

  1. ^ Jorsett, Per (September 28, 2014). "Magne Lystad" – via Store norske leksikon.
Preceded byEgil Danielsen Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year 1957 Succeeded byInger Bjørnbakken
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