Topphendelsen

Topphendelsen, meaning "The Top Incident" in Norwegian, refers to a specific event that occurred on the night of February 8, 1985, at the Norwegian Olympic Committee's headquarters in Oslo. This incident involved the theft of the gold medal and Olympic diploma awarded to ski jumper Olav Bøen for his participation in the 1936 Winter Olympics.

The stolen items were kept in a safe at the Norwegian Olympic Committee. The theft was discovered the following morning by a secretary. The police investigation that followed found no signs of forced entry into the building, leading to speculation about how the perpetrators gained access and knowledge of the safe's location and contents.

The incident caused significant public attention and concern, particularly within the Norwegian sporting community. Olav Bøen, still alive at the time of the theft, expressed his disappointment at the loss of these cherished mementos. The motive behind the theft remained unclear, and the items were never recovered. The Topphendelsen remains a notable, albeit minor, footnote in the history of Norwegian sports and the Olympic movement.