Nils Andersen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameNils Henry•Andersen
Used nameNils•Andersen
Born21 March 1902 in Oslo, OsloNOR
Died7 May 1979 (aged 77 years 1 month 17 days) in Oslo, OsloNOR
Measurements178 cm / 70 kg
AffiliationsTøyen Idrettsforening, Kristiania
NOCNorwayNOR

Biography

Nils Andersen was Norwegian track and field athlete who specialised in middle and long-distance running events. At the national championships Andersen won silver in the 1,500 metres (1924) and the 5,000 metres (1925), along with bronze in the 1,500 metres (1922, 1926). Along with Hans Gundhus, Haakon Jansen, and Johan Badendyck he ran in the 3,000 metres team event at the 1924 Paris Olympics.

Personal Best: 3000 – 8:48.8 (1924).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Athletics NOR Nils Andersen
Team Race, Men (Olympic) Norway 3 h1 r1/2