Georg Selenius

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGeorg•Selenius
Used nameGeorg•Selenius
Born18 October 1884 in Fredrikstad, Viken (NOR)
Died7 May 1924 (aged 39 years 6 months 20 days) in Fredrikstad, Viken (NOR)
AffiliationsFredrikstad Turnforening, Fredrikstad (NOR)
NOC Norway
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Georg Selenius was a member of the Norwegian men’s gymnastics team, which won an Olympic gold medal in the all-around free system event. Following in his father’s footsteps, he became an art turner. Later, he added umbrella making and cigar dealing to his business, which was in Glemmen, now part of Fredrikstad.

In 1914, he married Jenny Amanda Pettersen. After the birth of a daughter, twins (boy and girl) were born, however, the baby girl died in infancy. George Selenius died young at age 39.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) NOR Georg Selenius
Team, Men (Olympic) Norway 1 Gold