Olav Bjaaland | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 5 March 1873 Telemark, Norway |
| Died | 8 June 1961 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | ski champion |
Olav Bjaaland (5 March 1873 – 8 June 1961) was a Norwegian ski champion and polar explorer. In 1911, he was one of the first five men to reach the South Pole as part of Amundsen's South Pole expedition.[1]