John Ericksen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Mandus•Ericksen
Used nameJohn•Ericksen
Born30 August 1903 in Arendal, Agder (NOR)
Died17 October 1985 in Hernando, Florida (USA)
Measurements173 cm / 70 kg
NOC United States

Biography

A native of Arendal, Norway, John Ericksen settled in the United States, living in Wakefield, Massachusetts at the time of his Olympic participation. He worked as a carpenter and moved to the Jacksonville, Florida area in 1978. Ericksen was a member of the Cheshire (Mass) Upton Masonic Lodge, was made a Master of the Lodge in 1950, and was awarded the honorary degree of Knight of the York Cross of Honor, the highest award in the York Rite of Freemasonry.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Winter Olympics Nordic Combined (Skiing) USA John Ericksen
Individual, Men (Olympic) 25