Jakob Onsrud

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJakob•Onsrud (Hanssen-)
Used nameJakob•Onsrud
Born23 February 1882 in Vestre Toten, Innlandet (NOR)
Died4 November 1971 in Østre Toten, Innlandet (NOR)
AffiliationsVestre Toten Skytterlag, Vestre Toten (NOR)
NOC Norway
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Jakob Onsrud and his brother August Franke, who competed as a marksman in 1924, were both born under the name Hanssen and later changed it to Onsrud. Jakob worked as a farmer on the family’s farm. In the Vestre Toten Skytterlag he was club captain in 1905-06 and 1909-20, and he was made an honorary member of the club in 1920.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Shooting NOR Jakob Onsrud
Military Rifle, Prone, 300 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) Norway 6
Military Rifle, Prone, 600 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) Norway 4
Military Rifle, Prone, 300 and 600 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) Norway 2 Silver

Olympic family relations