Alfred Larsen
Alfred Waldemar Garmann Larsen (24 November 1863 – 10 September 1950) was a Norwegian businessman and sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Alfred Waldemar Garmann Larsen | |
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Born | Oslo, Norway | 24 November 1863
Died | 10 September 1950 86) | (aged
Nationality | Norwegian |
Occupation | businessman |
Awards |
Olympic medal record | ||
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Men's sailing | ||
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1912 Stockholm | 12 metre class |
He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Magda IX, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class.
Business career
Larsen took over a family company which became one of Norway's leading importers of wines and liquors. He was decorated Knight of the Order of St. Olav in 1912.[1]
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References
- Boye, Else. "Alfred Larsen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
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