About Carl Tellefsen
Lived 1854 – 1908 (aged 54). Carl Tellefsen was a Norwegian ski jumper.
Carl Tellefsen (September 9, 1854 – October 24, 1908) was a Norwegian-American skiing champion and the first leader of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association.
Carl Tellefsen was born in Trondheim, Norway. Tellefsen was active as a ski jumper and was the first leader of the Trondheim Ski Association (Trondheim Skiløberforening) and the Trondheim Ski Club (Trondheim Ski Klub). He emigrated to America in 1887 and settled in Ishpeming, Michigan in March 1888.
In 1956, Carl Tellefsen was the first person to be accorded Honored Membership in the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame and Museum for his contributions to the sport of skiing.
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Who was Carl Tellefsen?
American cross-country skier and ski jumper
When was Carl Tellefsen born?
Carl Tellefsen was born on 9 September 1854.
When did Carl Tellefsen die?
Carl Tellefsen died on 24 October 1908.
What was Carl Tellefsen's occupation?
Carl Tellefsen was a ski jumper.
What nationality was Carl Tellefsen?
Carl Tellefsen was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carl Tellefsen. https://biography.guide/carl-tellefsen/
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