Erling Andersen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Non-starter
SexMale
Full nameErling Norman•Andersen
Used nameErling•Andersen
Born7 March 1905 in Oslo, Oslo (NOR)
Died11 September 1993 in Berlin, New Hampshire (USA)
AffiliationsNansen Club
NOC United States

Biography

Erling Andersen was born in Norway but emigrated to the United States, settling in Berlin, New Hampshire. He was entered in cross-country, ski jumping, and Nordic combined at the 1932 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, but competed only in the 18 km cross-country race, finishing 42nd. Andersen represented the Nansen Ski Club.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) USA Erling Andersen
18 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 42
Ski Jumping (Skiing) USA Erling Andersen
Large Hill, Individual, Men (Olympic) DNS
Nordic Combined (Skiing) USA Erling Andersen
Individual, Men (Olympic) DNS