About Olaf Ørvig
Lived 1889 – 1939 (aged 49). Olaf Ørvig was a Norwegian skipper and sailor.
Olaf Ørvig (born 26 November 1889 in Kragerø – died 25 June 1939 in Bergen) was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Heira II, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class (1919 rating).
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Who was Olaf Ørvig?
sailor (1889-1939)
When was Olaf Ørvig born?
Olaf Ørvig was born on 26 November 1889 in Kragerø.
When did Olaf Ørvig die?
Olaf Ørvig died on 25 June 1939.
What was Olaf Ørvig's occupation?
Olaf Ørvig was a skipper and sailor.
What nationality was Olaf Ørvig?
Olaf Ørvig was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Olaf Ørvig. https://biography.guide/olaf-orvig/
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