About Frithjof Andersen
Lived 1893 – 1975 (aged 82). Frithjof Andersen was a Norwegian amateur wrestler.
Frithjof Andersen (5 April 1893 – 24 July 1975) is a Norwegian wrestler and Olympic medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling, from Oslo.
Career Andersen competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, where he won a bronze medal in Greco-Roman wrestling, the lightweight class. His bronze medal was Norway’s first Olympic medal in Greco-Roman wrestling.
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Who was Frithjof Andersen?
wrestler
When was Frithjof Andersen born?
Frithjof Andersen was born on 5 April 1893 in Christiania.
When did Frithjof Andersen die?
Frithjof Andersen died on 24 July 1975 in Oslo.
What was Frithjof Andersen's occupation?
Frithjof Andersen was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Frithjof Andersen?
Frithjof Andersen was Norwegian.
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