Henrik Østervold

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHenrik Olsen•Østervold (Austevold-)
Used nameHenrik•Østervold
Born13 January 1878 in Austevoll, Vestland (NOR)
Died21 August 1957 in Fana, Bergen, Vestland (NOR)
Measurements178 cm
AffiliationsBergens Seilforening, Bergen (NOR)
NOC Norway
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Henrik Østervold was the owner of the Neptune shipping company in Bergen. He had a maritime education before he went to sea for about 10 years as a steersman and captain, and for some years lived in England and Germany. Since 1913 Østervold was active as a ship-owner and later as a department manager for shipping companies. In 1932, he moved to the small island of Smedholmen near the small town of Fitjar. He was also the owner and helmsman of the boat Atlanta. Three of his brothers were also members of the crew.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Sailing NOR Henrik Østervold
12 metres, Open (Olympic) Atlanta 1 Gold

Olympic family relations