Alfred Larsen (sailor)

Alfred Waldemar Garmann Larsen (24 November 1863 – 10 September 1950) was a Norwegian businessman and sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Magda IX, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class.[1]

Alfred Waldemar Garmann Larsen
Born(1863-11-24)24 November 1863
Oslo, Norway
Died10 September 1950(1950-09-10) (aged 86)
NationalityNorwegian
Occupationbusinessman
Awards
Olympic medal record
Men's sailing
Representing  Norway
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm 12 metre class

Business career

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Larsen took over a family company which became one of Norway's leading importers of wines and liquors. He was decorated Knight of the Order of St. Olav in 1912.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Alfred Larsen". Olympedia. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  2. ^ Boye, Else. "Alfred Larsen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
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