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In 1973, Erik Vea competed for Norway in both the European and World Championships, and finished in 13th and 10th places respectively.
In 1973, Erik Vea competed for Norway in both the European and World Championships, and finished in 13th and 10th places respectively.
Erik Vea is the subject of Di Derre"s song "Er det noen som husker Erik Vea?" ("Does Anyone Remember Eric Vea?"). The subject is taken from the National Championships in 1973 which in the song took place in Larvik, but in reality took place in Notodden. Vea finished in third place in this championship, behind Sten Stensen and Per Willy Guttormsen.
He raced for Arbeidernes Saskatchewan.
500 m - 40.02 seconds
1500 m - 2:00.44 minutes
5000 m - 7:20.85 minutes
10 000 m - 15:34.5 minutes.