Carl Ringvold
Encyclopedia
Carl August Ringvold (April 3, 1876 – February 22, 1960) was a Norwegian
sailor
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
and in the 1924 Summer Olympics
.
In 1920 he was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Irene, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class (1907 rating).
Four years later he won his second gold medal in the 8 metre class together with his son Carl Ringvold, Jr.
.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
sailor
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
and in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
.
In 1920 he was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Irene, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class (1907 rating).
Four years later he won his second gold medal in the 8 metre class together with his son Carl Ringvold, Jr.
Carl Ringvold, Jr.
Carl August Ringvold, Jr. was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he won the gold medal as crew member of the Norwegian boat Bera in the 8 metre class event....
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