Andreas Brecke
Encyclopedia
Andreas Bang Brecke (September 14, 1879 – June 13, 1952) was a Norwegian
sailor
who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
and in the 1920 Summer Olympics
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In 1912 he was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Taifun, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.
Eight years later he was part of the Norwegian boat Jo, which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class (1919 rating).
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...
sailor
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...
and in the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
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In 1912 he was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Taifun, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.
Eight years later he was part of the Norwegian boat Jo, which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class (1919 rating).