Carl Paaske

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCarl•Paaske
Used nameCarl•Paaske
Born29 July 1890 in Oslo, Oslo (NOR)
Died7 June 1970 (aged 79 years 10 months 9 days) in Oslo, Oslo (NOR)
Measurements173 cm
AffiliationsOslo IL, Oslo (NOR)
NOC Norway

Biography

Carl Paaske competed in the modern pentathlon at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. He achieved his best result in running, climbing from 19th place after two disciplines to 13th place overall.

Paaske served in the artillery in the 1910s but then started a career as a car dealer and importer. As director of the company he regularly visited Nash Motors in the United States. Paaske was President and later honorary member of the National Association of Car Importers. With his wife Gunvor (née Pedersen) he had one son and one daughter.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Modern Pentathlon NOR Carl Paaske
Individual, Men (Olympic) 13