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Norway
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...

competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...

in London

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, England

England

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. It was the second appearance of the Europe

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an nation, after having made its Olympic debut in 1900

1900 Summer Olympics

The 1900 Summer Olympics, today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held; competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of...

Athletics

Norway's best athletics result was Arne Halse

Arne Halse

Arne Halse was a Norwegian athlete who specialized in the different forms of javelin throw. He represented Trondhjems IF and later SK Brage, both in Trondheim....

's silver medal in the javelin throw.

Event	Place	Athlete	Heats	Semifinals	Final

Men's 100 metres Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres The men's 100 metres was the shortest of the sprint races at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held over the course of three days...	Heats	Oscar Guttormsen Oscar Guttormsen Oscar Guttormsen was a Norwegian athlete who specialized in the sprints, jumps and hurdles. He represented the sports club Ørnulf IF in Oslo....	12.0 seconds 2nd, heat 2	Did not advance
	Heats	John Johansen	11.7 seconds 2nd, heat 5	Did not advance

Men's 200 metres Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres The men's 200 metre race was held for the third time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held from July 21, 1908 to July 23, 1908.43 sprinters from 15 nations competed.-Records:...	Semi- finalist	Oscar Guttormsen	Walkover 1st, heat 14	Unknown 4th, semifinal 1	Did not advance

Men's 400 metres Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metres The men's 400 metres was an Olympic event for the fourth time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held originally scheduled from July 21, 1908 to July 23, 1908. The rerun of the final was held on July 25, 1908...	Heats	Oscar Guttormsen	Unknown 2nd, heat 5	Did not advance

Men's 1500 metres Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres The men's 1500 metres was an Olympic event for the fourth times at the 1908 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on July 13, 1908 and on July 14, 1908. The races were held on a track of 536.45 metres= mile in circumference...	Semi- finalist	Oscar Larsen Oscar Larsen Oscar Larsen was a Norwegian middle distance runner. He represented Kristiania IF.Participating at the 1908 Summer Olympics, Larsen placed fourth of seven in his initial 1500 metres semifinal heat and did not advance to the final. At the 1912 Summer Olympics he participated in both 800 and 1500...	None held	Unknown 4th, semifinal 8	Did not advance
	Semi- finalist	Nils Dahl Nils Dahl Nils Dahl was a Norwegian middle distance runner who specialized in the 1500 metres. He represented Kristiania IF....	None held	Unknown 7th, semifinal 1	Did not advance

Men's 110 metre hurdles Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 110 metre hurdles The men's 110 metres hurdles was the shorter of two hurdling events at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. It was dominated by the American runners. The competition was held from Thursday, July 23, 1908 to Saturday, July 25, 1908....	Heats	Wilhelm Blystad Wilhelm Blystad Wilhelm Arnt Blystad was a Norwegian track and field athlete. He represented IK Tjalve.Participating in the 1908 Summer Olympics, he first competed in the 110 metres hurdles but did not finish his heat and was eliminated. He then finished eighth in the standing high jump competition after clearing...	Unknown 2nd, heat 11	Did not advance
	Heats	Oscar Guttormsen	Unknown 2nd, heat 12	Did not advance

Event	Place	Athlete	Height/ Distance

Men's high jump Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's high jump The men's high jump was one of six jumping events on the athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on Tuesday, July 21, 1908.Twenty-two high jumpers from ten nations competed.-Records:...	13th	Henry Olsen Henry Olsen Henry Martinus Olsen was a Norwegian track and field athlete who specialized in the jumping events. He represented Kristiania IF....	1.72 metres
	—	Otto Monsen Otto Monsen Otto Monsen was a Norwegian track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he participated in the high jump competition but failed to clear a height....	No mark

Men's long jump Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's long jump The men's long jump was one of six jumping events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 22, 1908.-Records:...	21-32	Henry Olsen	Unknown

Men's triple jump Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's triple jump The men's triple jump was one of six jumping events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 25, 1908.Twenty athletes from eight nations competed.-Records:...	3rd	Edvard Larsen Edvard Larsen Edvard Larsen was a Norwegian triple jumper. He represented Kristiania IF....	14.39 metres
	13th	Henry Olsen	13.17 metres
	14th	Oscar Guttormsen	13.16 metres

Men's standing high jump Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's standing high jump The men's standing high jump was one of six jumping events on the athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 23, 1908.23 high jumpers from eleven nations competed.-Records:...	8th	Wilhelm Blystad	1.42 metres

Men's shot put Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's shot put The men's shot put was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 16, 1908.25 shot putters from eight nations competed.-Records:...	9-25	Arne Halse Arne Halse Arne Halse was a Norwegian athlete who specialized in the different forms of javelin throw. He represented Trondhjems IF and later SK Brage, both in Trondheim....	Unknown

Men's discus throw Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's discus throw The men's discus throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 16, 1908.42 throwers from eleven nations competed.-Records:...	12-42	John Falchenberg John Falchenberg John Falchenberg was a Norwegian discus thrower. He represented Kristiania IF and IK Tjalve.At the 1908 Summer Olympics he competed in the discus final with a throw of unknown length. He became Norwegian champion in discus throw in the years 1904, 1906-1908 and 1911-1912. In 1904 he became...	Unknown

Men's javelin throw Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's javelin throw The men's javelin throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The javelin was required to be held in the middle. The competition was held on July 17, 1908.42 throwers from eleven nations competed....	2nd	Arne Halse	50.57 metres
	8-16	John Johansen	Unknown

Men's freestyle javelin Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's freestyle javelin The men's freestyle javelin throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The javelin could be held anywhere. The competition was held on July 15, 1908.33 throwers from nine nations competed....	3rd	Arne Halse	49.73 metres
	10-33	Conrad Carlsrud Conrad Carlsrud Conrad Maurentius Carlsrud was a Norwegian gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics and in the 1908 Summer Olympics....	Unknown
	10-33	John Johansen	Unknown

Fencing

Event	Place	Fencer	First round	Second round	Semi- final	Final

Men's épée Fencing at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's épée The men's épée was one of four fencing events on the Fencing at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. The medals were swept by the French fencers, who also took the gold medal in the team épée event.-First round:...	First round	Hans Bergsland Hans Bergsland Hans Bergsland was a Norwegian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics.-References:...	4-4 (6th in D)	Did not advance

Gymnastics

Event	Place	Gymnast	Score

Men's all-around Gymnastics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's all-around The men's individual all-around, also known as the heptathlon, was one of two gymnastics events on the Gymnastics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme...	Unknown	Conrad Carlsrud Conrad Carlsrud Conrad Maurentius Carlsrud was a Norwegian gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics and in the 1908 Summer Olympics....	Unknown
		Petter Hol Petter Hol Petter Hol was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics....	Unknown
		Eugen Ingebretsen Eugen Ingebretsen Eugen Ingebretsen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, and in the 1912 Summer Olympics....	Unknown
		Ole Iversen Ole Iversen Ole Iversen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:*...	Unknown
		Per Mathias Jespersen Per Mathias Jespersen Per Mathias Jespersen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics and in the 1908 Summer Olympics....	Unknown
		Carl Klæth Carl Klæth Carl Klæth was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:*...	Unknown
		Frithjof Olsen Frithjof Olsen Frithjof Olsen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, and in the 1912 Summer Olympics....	Unknown
		John Skrataas John Skrataas John Skrataas was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:*...	Unknown

Event	Place	Gymnast	Score

Men's team Gymnastics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team The men's team was one of two gymnastics events on the Gymnastics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Each team was composed of between 16 and 40 gymnasts, with a time limit of 30 minutes for the performance. Free gymnastics and hand apparati were allowed...	2nd	Carl Albert Andersen, Hermann Bohne Hermann Bohne Hermann Bohne was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:... , Trygve Bøyesen Trygve Bøyesen Trygve Carlsen Bøyesen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... , Oskar Bye Oskar Bye Oskar Wilhelm Bye was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics and in the 1908 Summer Olympics.... , Conrad Carlsrud Conrad Carlsrud Conrad Maurentius Carlsrud was a Norwegian gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics and in the 1908 Summer Olympics.... , Sverre Grøner Sverre Grøner Sverre Grøner was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:... , Harald Halvorsen Harald Halvorsen Harald Halvorsen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics and in the 1908 Summer Olympics.... , Harald Hansen Harald Hansen Harald Hansen was a Danish amateur football player, who played as a defender for the Denmark national football team, with whom he won silver medals at the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics... , Petter Hol Petter Hol Petter Hol was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... , Eugen Ingebretsen Eugen Ingebretsen Eugen Ingebretsen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... , Ole Iversen Ole Iversen Ole Iversen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:... , Per Mathias Jespersen Per Mathias Jespersen Per Mathias Jespersen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics and in the 1908 Summer Olympics.... , Sigge Johannessen Sigge Johannessen Sigurd "Sigge" Erhard Armanus Johannessen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.... , Nicolai Kiær Nicolai Kiær Nicolai Kiær was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:... , Carl Klæth Carl Klæth Carl Klæth was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:... , Thor Larsen Thor Larsen Thor Larsen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:... , Rolf Lefdahl Rolf Lefdahl Rolf Lefdahl was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:... , Hans Lem Hans Lem Hans Schumann Lem was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:... , Anders Moen Anders Moen Anders Moen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:... , Frithjof Olsen Frithjof Olsen Frithjof Olsen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... , Carl Alfred Pedersen Carl Alfred Pedersen Carl Alfred Pedersen was a Norwegian gymnast and triple jumper who competed in the Summer Olympics in 1906, 1908 and 1912.... , Paul Pedersen, Sigvard Sivertsen Sigvard Sivertsen Sigvard I. Sivertsen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won a silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908... , John Skrataas John Skrataas John Skrataas was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:... , Harald Smedvik Harald Smedvik Harald Smedvik was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:... , Andreas Strand Andreas Strand Andreas Strand was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:... , Olaf Syvertsen Olaf Syvertsen Olaf Syvertsen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:*... , Thomas Thorstensen Thomas Thorstensen Thomas Thorstensen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won a silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908...	425

Rowing

Event	Place	Rowers	First round	Quarter- finals	Semi- finals	Final

Men's coxed eights Rowing at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's coxed eights The men's eights was one of four rowing events on the Rowing at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. 6 boats from 5 nations competed.-Medal summary:-Starting List:The following boats and/or rowing clubs participated:...	5th	Otto Krogh Otto Krogh Otto Krogh was a Norwegian rower who competed for Christiania Roklub. He competed in coxed eights at the at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.-References:... , Erik Bye, Ambrosius Høyer, Gustav Hæhre Gustav Hæhre Gustav Hæhre was a Norwegian rower who competed for Christiania Roklub. He competed in coxed eights and in coxed fours, inriggers at the at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.-References:... , Emil Irgens, Hannibal Fegth Hannibal Fegth Hannibal Fegth was a Norwegian rower who competed for Christiania Roklub. He competed in coxed eights and in coxed fours, inriggers at the at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.-References:... , Wilhelm Hansen, Annan Knudsen, Ejnar Tønsager Ejnar Tønsager Ejnar Tønsager was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics....	None held	Unknown 2nd, quarterfinal 1	Did not advance

Sailing

Class	Place	Boat	Sailors

8 metre Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics - 8 metre class The 8 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1908 Summer Olympics program in Ryde. Three races were scheduled. 26 sailors, on 5 boats, from 3 nation competed.- Results :13px = Male, 13px = Female- Extra awards :* Gilt commemorative medal:...	4th	Fram	Johan Anker Johan Anker Johan August Anker was a Norwegian sailor and yacht designer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.... , Einar Hvoslef, Hagbart Steffens Hagbart Steffens Hagbart Steffens was a Norwegian sportsperson. As a yacht racer he competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was born in Kristiania. In 1908 he was part of the Norwegian Fram crew, which finished fourth in the Olympic 8 metre class competition. He represented the club Royal Norwegian Yacht Club. He... , Magnus Konow Magnus Konow Magnus Andreas Thulstrup Clasen Konow was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, in the 1936 Summer Olympics, and in the 1948 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he was a crew member of the Norwegian... , Eilert Falch-Lund Eilert Falch-Lund Eilert Dietrichson Falch-Lund was a Norwegian businessperson and sportsperson. As a yacht racer he competed in the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics, winning one Olympic gold medal....

Shooting

Event	Place	Shooter	Score

Men's 1000 yard free rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 1000 yard free rifle The men's free rifle at 1000 yards was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Each shooter fired 20 shots at the target 1000 yards . A bulls-eye was worth 5 points, so the maximum possible score was 100.-Results:...	28th	Jørgen Bru Jørgen Bru Jørgen Anders Bru was a Norwegian sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished sixth with the Norwegian team in the team military rifle event. In the 1000 yard free rifle competition he finished 28th.-External links:*...	82
	40th	Georg Erdmann	61
	41st	Asmund Enger	58
	41st	Kolbjørn Kvam	58
	47th	Mathias Glomnes Mathias Glomnes Mathias E. Glomnes was a Norwegian sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished sixth with the Norwegian team in the team military rifle event...	26
	AC	Olivius Skymoen

Men's 300 metre free rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre free rifle The men's free rifle at 300 metres was one of 15 events on the shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Saturday, July 11, 1908.Fifty-one sport shooters from ten nations competed.-Results:...	1st	Albert Helgerud Albert Helgerud Albert Helgerud was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century. He won six Olympic medals....	909
	3rd	Ole Sæther Ole Sæther Ole Sæther was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century. He won several Olympic medals....	883
	6th	Julius Braathe Julius Braathe Julius "Jul" Braathe was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century. Braathe won the gold medal with the Norwegian free rifle team at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. He died in a drowning accident, at only 37 years old....	851
	9th	Olaf Sæther Olaf Sæther Olaf Sæther was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century. He won the gold medal with the Norwegian free rifle team at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, and four years later at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm he won the silver medal with the free rifle team....	830
	13th	Georg Erdmann	821
	19th	Kolbjørn Kvam	777
	24th	Olivius Skymoen	760
	26th	Per Olaf Olsen	752
	47th	Mathias Glomnes Mathias Glomnes Mathias E. Glomnes was a Norwegian sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished sixth with the Norwegian team in the team military rifle event...	563

Men's team free rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team free rifle The men's team free rifle at 300 metres was one of 15 events on the shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Thursday, July 9, 1908 and on Friday, July 10, 1908.Fifty-four sport shooters from nine nations competed....	1st	Albert Helgerud Albert Helgerud Albert Helgerud was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century. He won six Olympic medals.... Ole Sæther Ole Sæther Ole Sæther was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century. He won several Olympic medals.... Gudbrand Gudbrandsen Skatteboe Gudbrand Skatteboe Gudbrand Guldbrandsen Skatteboe was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century in rifle shooting. He participated in shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and won the gold medal with the Norwegian free rifle team... Olaf Sæther Olaf Sæther Olaf Sæther was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century. He won the gold medal with the Norwegian free rifle team at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, and four years later at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm he won the silver medal with the free rifle team.... Julius Braathe Julius Braathe Julius "Jul" Braathe was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century. Braathe won the gold medal with the Norwegian free rifle team at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. He died in a drowning accident, at only 37 years old.... Einar Liberg Einar Liberg Einar Liberg was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century. He won the gold medal with the Norwegian free rifle team at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, and four years later at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm he won the silver medal with the free rifle team...	5055

Men's team military rifle Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's team military rifle The men's team military rifle, also referred to as the International, was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Teams consisted of six shooters, with each shooter firing 90 shots at targets at varying distances. 15 shots were fired at each of 6 distances: 200,...	6th	Ole Sæther Ole Sæther Ole Sæther was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century. He won several Olympic medals.... Einar Liberg Einar Liberg Einar Liberg was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century. He won the gold medal with the Norwegian free rifle team at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, and four years later at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm he won the silver medal with the free rifle team... Gudbrand Gudbrandsen Skatteboe Gudbrand Skatteboe Gudbrand Guldbrandsen Skatteboe was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century in rifle shooting. He participated in shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and won the gold medal with the Norwegian free rifle team... Albert Helgerud Albert Helgerud Albert Helgerud was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century. He won six Olympic medals.... Mathias Glomnes Mathias Glomnes Mathias E. Glomnes was a Norwegian sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished sixth with the Norwegian team in the team military rifle event... Jørgen Bru Jørgen Bru Jørgen Anders Bru was a Norwegian sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he finished sixth with the Norwegian team in the team military rifle event. In the 1000 yard free rifle competition he finished 28th.-External links:*...	2192

Wrestling

Event	Place	Wrestler	Round of 16	Quarter- finals	Semi- finals	Final

Freestyle heavyweight Wrestling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Freestyle heavyweight Barrett beat Nixson in the bronze medal match to take third place.-Standings:...	2nd	Jacob Gundersen Jacob Gundersen Jacob Gundersen was a Norwegian-American who represented Norway in the 1908 Olympics. He was a freestyle wrestler and Olympic medalist....	Defeated West	Defeated Humphreys	Defeated Nixson	Lost to O'Kelly

Opponent nation	Wins	Losses	Percent
Great Britain	3	1	.750

Total	3	1	.750

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