Sjur Johnsen
| Sjur Johnsen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 June 1891 Vik, Norway |
| Died | 2 October 1978 (aged 87) Bergen, Norway |
Sjur Johnsen (20 June 1891 – 2 October 1978) was a Norwegian wrestler[1] and track and field athlete.
Life and career[edit]
Johnsen was born in Vik.[2] He competed in wrestling at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp where he placed fourth in Greco-Roman middleweight, after losing the bronze match to Masa Perttilä.[3] He was a national champion in 1920 and 1922.
Competing in track and field athletics, Johnsen won six national titles in hammer throw between 1923 and 1932.[2]
Johnsen died in Bergen on 2 October 1978.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Sjur Johnsen". Olympedia. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ a b c Bryhn, Rolf. "Sjur Johnsen". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Sjur Johnsen". Sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
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