Lauritz Schmidt

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLauritz Thura Thrap•Schmidt
Used nameLauritz•Schmidt
Born1 May 1897 in Oslo, Oslo (NOR)
Died27 June 1970 in Oslo, Oslo (NOR)
AffiliationsKNS, Oslo (NOR)
NOC Norway
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 2
Bronze 0
Total 2

Biography

Lauritz Schmidt went to a commerce school and lived for three years in Hamburg during his professional training. In 1926 he became head of a book printing and binding company Nationaltrykkeriet A/S & Forlagsbokbinderiet. In 1928 and 1936 he won silver medals in the 8-metre class with the yachts Lyn and Silja, respectively. Schmidt served from 1939-46 as President of the Association for the Promotion of Skiing.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Sailing NOR Lauritz Schmidt
8 metres, Open (Olympic) Lyn 2 Silver
1936 Summer Olympics Sailing NOR Lauritz Schmidt
8 metres, Open (Olympic) Silja 2 Silver