Armand Carlsen
Norwegian speed skater, racing cyclist and sports administrator
About Armand Carlsen
Lived 1905 – 1969 (aged 63). Armand Carlsen was a Norwegian speed skater and sport cyclist.
Armand Henning Carlsen (20 October 1905 – 8 May 1969) was a Norwegian speed skater who competed in the 1928 Winter Olympics.
In 1928 he finished fifth in the 5000 metres event. He also started in the abandoned 10000 metres competition. He held the world record in the 10,000 metres distance between 1928 and 1939, clocking in 17:17.4 minutes at the 1928 World Championships. His other personal best times were 46.5 seconds in the 500 metres (1931); 2.23.6 minutes in the 1500 metres (1928); and 8.34.0 minutes in the 5000 metres (1928). For his achievements in both speed skating and cycling, he was awarded the Egebergs Ærespris in 1929.
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Who was Armand Carlsen?
Norwegian speed skater, racing cyclist and sports administrator
When was Armand Carlsen born?
Armand Carlsen was born on 20 October 1905 in Oslo.
When did Armand Carlsen die?
Armand Carlsen died on 8 May 1969.
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Armand Carlsen was a speed skater and sport cyclist.
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Armand Carlsen was Norwegian.
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