Nils Andersen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Nils Henry•Andersen |
| Used name | Nils•Andersen |
| Born | 21 March 1902 in Oslo, Oslo (NOR) |
| Died | 7 May 1979 (aged 77 years 1 month 17 days) in Oslo, Oslo (NOR) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | Tøyen Idrettsforening, Kristiania |
| NOC |  Norway |
Biography
Nils Andersen was Norwegian track and field athlete who specialised in middle and long-distance running events. At the national championships Andersen won silver in the 1,500 metres (1924) and the 5,000 metres (1925), along with bronze in the 1,500 metres (1922, 1926). Along with Hans Gundhus, Haakon Jansen, and Johan Badendyck he ran in the 3,000 metres team event at the 1924 Paris Olympics.
Personal Best: 3000 – 8:48.8 (1924).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NOR |
Nils Andersen | |||
| 3,000 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) | Norway | 3 h1 r1/2 |