About Hans Beck
Lived 1911 – 1996 (aged 84). Hans Beck was a Norwegian ski jumper and nordic combined skier.
Hans Beck (25 April 1911 – 11 April 1996) was a Norwegian ski jumper who won a silver medal in the large hill individual event at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. Having been in the lead after the first round, he was overcome by Birger Ruud, who hailed from the same city, in the second round.
Born in Kongsberg, he represented Kongsberg IF. He married in 1949, and had two children. After his active career he worked as a seller of sports gear.
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Who was Hans Beck?
Norwegian ski jumper (1911–1996)
When was Hans Beck born?
Hans Beck was born on 25 April 1911 in Kongsberg.
When did Hans Beck die?
Hans Beck died on 11 April 1996 in Oslo.
What was Hans Beck's occupation?
Hans Beck was a ski jumper and nordic combined skier.
What nationality was Hans Beck?
Hans Beck was Norwegian.
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· DBpedia: Hans Beck (ski jumper)
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