About Alfred Engelsen
Lived 1893 – 1966 (aged 73). Alfred Engelsen was a Norwegian competitive diver and artistic gymnast.
Alfred Bertran Engelsen (16 January 1893 – 13 September 1966) was a Norwegian gymnast and diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Bergen and died in Tvedestrand.
Engelsen was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. He also competed in the plain high diving event but was eliminated in the first round.
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Who was Alfred Engelsen?
gymnast (1893-1966)
When was Alfred Engelsen born?
Alfred Engelsen was born on 16 January 1893 in Bergen.
When did Alfred Engelsen die?
Alfred Engelsen died on 13 September 1966 in Tvedestrand Municipality.
What was Alfred Engelsen's occupation?
Alfred Engelsen was a competitive diver and artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Alfred Engelsen?
Alfred Engelsen was Norwegian.
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