About Lorentz Eide
Lived 1924 – 1992 (aged 68). Lorentz Eide was an American biathlete and ski mountaineer.
Lorentz Martin Eide (January 30, 1924 – March 27, 1992) was a U.S. American soldier and Olympic biathlete.
Eide was born in Bergen, Norway. He served in the 38th Regimental Combat Team, Colorado. At the age of 24, in the rank of a private, he participated as member of the military patrol team At the 1948 Winter Olympics. The U.S. military patrol squad was led by first lieutenant Donald Weihs, who broke his ski after the team completed more than three-fourths of the 21,5 miles course. Weihs had to trample the last six miles with it. The team placed eighth of eight.
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Who was Lorentz Eide?
American Olympic biathlete (1924-1992)
When was Lorentz Eide born?
Lorentz Eide was born on 30 January 1924.
When did Lorentz Eide die?
Lorentz Eide died on 27 March 1992.
What was Lorentz Eide's occupation?
Lorentz Eide was a biathlete and ski mountaineer.
What nationality was Lorentz Eide?
Lorentz Eide was American.
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