Embret Skogen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Engebret Engebretsen "Embret"•Skogen |
| Used name | Embret•Skogen |
| Born | 20 August 1887 in Løten, Innlandet (NOR) |
| Died | 4 September 1968 (aged 81 years 15 days) in Hamar, Innlandet (NOR) |
| Affiliations | Løiten Skytterlag |
| NOC |  Norway |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Embret Skogen won bronze in the individual event with the military rifle, three positions, 300 metres. In 1920, he was appointed honorary member of the Løiten skytterlag, his local shooting club. In 1914, Skogen married Emilie Olsdatter Imset; together they had at least four daughters. He worked as a traveling salesman and was the grandfather of speed skater Dag Fornæss.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Shooting | NOR |
Embret Skogen | |||
| Free Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) | 31 | |||||
| Military Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |
Olympic family relations
- Grandfather of Dag Fornæss