Career
He set his first speed skating world record on 5000m in 1921 (8:277), being the first to break the magic 8:30. He improved his own record in 1922 (8:265). His record lasted for seven years, until Ivar Ballangrud overtook the record with 8:24.2 in 1929.
He was flag bearer for Norway at the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix.
He finished 5th on the three longest distances, and 4th allround. He represented Horten Saskatchewan. Records = World records Over the course of his career, Strøm skated two world records: Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com = Personal records Source: Sports-reference.com& SpeedSkatingNews.info Strøm also played in the Cup final in 1916 and 1926, which Ørn lost.
He played sixteen matches for the Norwegian national team between 1918 and 1927.