About Ingar Nielsen
Lived 1886 – 1963 (aged 76). Ingar Nielsen was a Norwegian skipper and sailor.
Ingar Nielsen (29 August 1885 – 21 January 1963) was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1920, he was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Eleda, which won the gold medal in the 10 metre class (1907 rating). Four years later, he won his second gold medal in the 8 metre class.
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Who was Ingar Nielsen?
sailor
When was Ingar Nielsen born?
Ingar Nielsen was born on 29 August 1886 in Oslo.
When did Ingar Nielsen die?
Ingar Nielsen died on 21 January 1963 in Oslo.
What was Ingar Nielsen's occupation?
Ingar Nielsen was a skipper and sailor.
What nationality was Ingar Nielsen?
Ingar Nielsen was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ingar Nielsen. https://biography.guide/ingar-nielsen/
MLA: "Ingar Nielsen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ingar-nielsen/.
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