About Frithjof Sælen
Lived 1892 – 1975 (aged 83). Frithjof Sælen was a Norwegian artistic gymnast.
Frithjof Olsen Sælen, Sr. (5 August 1892 – 8 October 1975) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
In 1912 he was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. Eight years later he won a silver medal again as member of the Norwegian gymnastics team. He represented the clubs Fredrikshalds TF and IL Norrøna.
Together with Astrid Weltzin (1892–1978) he had the son Frithjof Sælen, Jr.
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Who was Frithjof Sælen?
gymnast
When was Frithjof Sælen born?
Frithjof Sælen was born on 5 August 1892 in Bergen.
When did Frithjof Sælen die?
Frithjof Sælen died on 9 October 1975 in Bergen.
What was Frithjof Sælen's occupation?
Frithjof Sælen was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Frithjof Sælen?
Frithjof Sælen was Norwegian.
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· DBpedia: Frithjof Sælen (gymnast)
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