About Johannes Andersen
Lived 1888 – 1967 (aged 79). Johannes Andersen was a Norwegian long-distance runner.
Johannes E. H. Andersen (September 29, 1888 – December 2, 1967) was a Norwegian long-distance runner.
He participated in the individual cross country competition at the 1912 Summer Olympics and finished 22nd. Together with his teammates Olaf Hovdenak and Parelius Finnerud, he finished fourth in the team cross country competition.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johannes Andersen?
Norwegian long-distance runner (1888-1967)
When was Johannes Andersen born?
Johannes Andersen was born on 29 September 1888 in Oslo.
When did Johannes Andersen die?
Johannes Andersen died on 2 December 1967 in Oslo.
What was Johannes Andersen's occupation?
Johannes Andersen was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was Johannes Andersen?
Johannes Andersen was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Johannes Andersen
· DBpedia: Johannes Andersen (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johannes Andersen. https://biography.guide/johannes-andersen/
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