About Jan Østervold
Lived 1876 – 1945 (aged 68). Jan Østervold was a Norwegian skipper and sailor.
Jan Olsen Østervold (8 December 1876 – 9 January 1945 in New York City) was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Atlanta, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class (1907 rating).
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Who was Jan Østervold?
sailor
When was Jan Østervold born?
Jan Østervold was born on 8 December 1876 in Austevoll Municipality.
When did Jan Østervold die?
Jan Østervold died on 9 January 1945 in New York City.
What was Jan Østervold's occupation?
Jan Østervold was a skipper and sailor.
What nationality was Jan Østervold?
Jan Østervold was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Østervold. https://biography.guide/jan-ostervold/
MLA: "Jan Østervold." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-ostervold/.
Chicago: "Jan Østervold." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jan-ostervold/.
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