About Andreas Brecke
Lived 1879 – 1952 (aged 72). Andreas Brecke was a Norwegian skipper and sailor.
Andreas Bang Brecke (14 September 1879 – 13 June 1952) was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
In 1912 he was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Taifun, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class. Eight years later he was part of the Norwegian boat Jo, which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class (1919 rating).
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Who was Andreas Brecke?
sailor (1879–1952)
When was Andreas Brecke born?
Andreas Brecke was born on 14 September 1879 in Fredrikstad Municipality.
When did Andreas Brecke die?
Andreas Brecke died on 13 June 1952 in Oslo.
What was Andreas Brecke's occupation?
Andreas Brecke was a skipper and sailor.
What nationality was Andreas Brecke?
Andreas Brecke was Norwegian.
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