Alfred Larsen (sailor) explained

Alfred Waldemar Garmann Larsen
Birth Date:24 November 1863
Birth Place:Oslo, Norway
Nationality:Norwegian
Occupation:businessman

Alfred Waldemar Garmann Larsen (24 November 1863 – 10 September 1950) was a Norwegian businessman and sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Magda IX, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class.[1]

Business career

Larsen took over a family company which became one of Norway's leading importers of wines and liquors. He was decorated Knight of the Order of St. Olav in 1912.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alfred Larsen . Olympedia . 31 May 2021.
  2. Encyclopedia: Alfred Larsen . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Else . Boye . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . Norwegian . 12 March 2018.