Ole Christiansen Degnæs
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ole Christiansen•Degnæs (-Degnes) |
| Used name | Ole Christiansen•Degnæs |
| Born | 29 June 1877 in Töcksmark, Årjäng, Värmland (SWE) |
| Died | 27 May 1943 (aged 65 years 10 months 28 days) in Chicago, Illinois (USA) |
| Measurements | 179 cm / 109 kg |
| Affiliations | Oslo Østre Skytterlag, Oslo (NOR) |
| NOC |  Norway |
Biography
Sweden-born Ole Christiansen Degnæs moved to Rødenes in Norway’s Østfold region in 1910. He worked as a clerk for a life insurance company. With his wife Jenny he had two daughters. He later immigrated to the United States and lived there as Ole Christian Degnes. At the 1912 Olympic Games, Degnæs competed in military rifle events.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Shooting | NOR |
Ole Christiansen Degnæs | |||
| Military Rifle, Any Position, 600 metres, Men (Olympic) | 17 | |||||
| Military Rifle, 200, 400, 500 and 600 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) | Norway | 6 |