About Jacob Opdahl
Lived 1894 – 1938 (aged 44). Jacob Opdahl was a Norwegian artistic gymnast.
Jacob Opdahl (15 January 1894 – 20 March 1938) 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 was born and died in Bergen, was a brother of Nils Opdahl, and represented Bergens TF.
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Who was Jacob Opdahl?
gymnast (1894-1938)
When was Jacob Opdahl born?
Jacob Opdahl was born on 15 January 1894 in Bergen.
When did Jacob Opdahl die?
Jacob Opdahl died on 21 March 1938 in Bergen.
What was Jacob Opdahl's occupation?
Jacob Opdahl was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Jacob Opdahl?
Jacob Opdahl was Norwegian.
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