Johan Anker
1871 births | 1940 deaths | norwegian sailboat racers | olympic gold medalists for norway | olympic sailors of norway | sailors at the 1908 summer olympics | sailors at the 1912 summer olympics | sailors at the 1928 summer olympics
Johan August Anker (born June 26, 1871 - died October 2, 1940) was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
In 1908 he finished fourth as a crew member of the Norwegian boat Fram in the 8 metre class competition.
Four years later he was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Magda IX which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class.
He returned to the Olympics in 1928 to win his second gold medal. This time he was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Norma.
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Category: 1871 births Category: 1940 deaths Category: Norwegian sailboat racers Category: Sailors at the 1908 Summer Olympics Category: Sailors at the 1912 Summer Olympics Category: Sailors at the 1928 Summer Olympics Category: Olympic sailors of Norway Category: Olympic gold medalists for Norway
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