Olaf Ørvig
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Norwegian sailor (1889–1939)
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's sailing | ||
| Representing Norway | ||
| Gold medal – first place | 1920 Antwerp | 12 metre class (1919 rating) |
Olaf Ørvig (born 26 November 1889 in Kragerø – died 25 June 1939 in Bergen) was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Heira II, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class (1919 rating).[1]
References
[edit ]- ^ "Olaf Ørvig". Olympedia. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
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- 1889 births
- 1939 deaths
- Norwegian male sailors (sport)
- Sailors at the 1920 Summer Olympics – 12 Metre
- Olympic sailors for Norway
- Olympic gold medalists for Norway
- Olympic medalists in sailing
- People from Kragerø
- Sportspeople from Telemark
- Medalists at the 1920 Summer Olympics
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