Erik Bjørkum
Encyclopedia
Erik Bjørkum is a Norwegian sailor
and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal in the Flying Dutchman Class
at the 1988 Summer Olympics
in Seoul
, together with Ole Petter Pollen
.
Bjørkum resides at Høvik
.
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...
and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal in the Flying Dutchman Class
Flying Dutchman (dinghy)
thumbthumbThe Flying Dutchman is a 20-foot one-design high-performance two-person monohull racing dinghy. Developed in the early 1950s, its large sail area per unit weight allow it to plane easily when sailing upwind. The boat utilizes a trapeze harness for the crew and hiking straps for the...
at the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, together with Ole Petter Pollen
Ole Petter Pollen
Ole Petter Pollen is a Norwegian sailor and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal in the Flying Dutchman Class at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, together with Erik Bjørkum.Pollen resides at Stabekk.-References:...
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Bjørkum resides at Høvik
Høvik
Høvik is a suburban centre in the municipality of Bærum, Akershus, Norway. Mainly a residential area, its population is 4,311.Høvik has a church, a small shopping area and a railway station served by Drammensbanen. Flytoget does not stop at Høvik. Nearby is the Henie-Onstad Art Centre...
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