About Alf Andersen
Lived 1906 – 1975 (aged 68). Alf Andersen was a Norwegian ski jumper.
Alf Steen Andersen (15 May 1906 – 12 April 1975) was a Norwegian ski jumper. He was born in Drammen, but represented the Oslo clubs Sandaker, Skeid and Lyn. He won the gold medal in the individual large hill at the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz. He also won a bronze medal in the individual large hill at the 1935 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Vysoké Tatry.
He died in 1975 in Frogn.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alf Andersen?
Norwegian ski jumper (1906-1975)
When was Alf Andersen born?
Alf Andersen was born on 15 May 1906 in Drammen.
When did Alf Andersen die?
Alf Andersen died on 12 April 1975 in Frogn Municipality.
What was Alf Andersen's occupation?
Alf Andersen was a ski jumper.
What nationality was Alf Andersen?
Alf Andersen was Norwegian.
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