Johan Anker

Johan August Anker (26 June 1871 – 2 October 1940) was a Norwegian sailor and yacht designer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Personal life He was born at Refne in Berg, Østfold as a son of wholesaler Christian August Anker (1840–1912) and Christine Charlotte Friis (1848–1899). He was a grandson of landowner and politician Peter Martin Anker, and nephew of landowner and politician Nils Anker and school founder Herman Anker.

In March 1895, he married Julie Frederikke Jacobsen (1872–1962). The marriage was later dissolved. In January 1910 he married his second wife, renowned feminist Nini Roll Anker (1873–1942).

Sailing career In 1908, he finished fourth as a crew member of the Norwegian boat Fram in the 8 metre class competition.

Four years later, he was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Magda IX, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class. He returned to the Olympics in 1928 to win his second gold medal, this time in the 6 metre class. He did so as a crew member of Norna. They represented the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club.