Karsten Buer

Background

He was born in Øymark.

Career

Buer was the leading harness racer in Norway in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1969 he published the autobiography 10 ganger rundt jorden medical hest.

Achievements

• During his career he won more than 2,000 races. He became the first European Champion in harness racing, in Germany in 1969, and earned a silver medal at the 1971 European Championships.

Membership

He was an honorary member of the Norwegian Trotting Association.