Gunnar_Andersen

Gunnar Andersen

Gunnar Andersen

Norwegian footballer and ski jumper (1890–1968)

For the 1930s ski jumper, see Gunnar Andersen (ski jumper). For the Danish sculptor, see Gunnar Aagaard Andersen. For the Danish cyclist, see Gunnar Andersen (cyclist).

Gunnar Andersen (18 March 1890 – 25 April 1968) was a Norwegian footballer and ski jumper. In 1918 he became the first to receive the Egebergs Ærespris, an award presented to Norwegian athletes who excel at two (or more) different sports.[1]

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Football career

Andersen was a member of Lyn, and was capped 46 times for Norway,[2] the national record at the time. He participated in two Summer Olympics; Stockholm 1912 and Antwerpen 1920. Captaining the Norwegian football team in 1920, they beat Great Britain and Ireland.[3]

Skiing career

As a ski jumper Gunnar Andersen set a world record when he jumped 47.5 metres (156 ft) in Gustadbakken, Modum, 1912.[1] He represented Lyn here as well.

Ski jumping world records

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  Not recognized! However, he stood at world record distance.

References

  1. [1]
    "Gunnar Andersen – 1890-1968". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskpsforlaget. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  2. [2]
    Norway – Record International Players – RSSSF
  3. [3]
    "Gunnar Andersen". Olympedia. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
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1918		 Succeeded by
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