Chris Fridfinnson
Icelandic-Canadian ice hockey player
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Kristmundur Numi Fridfinnson (June 14, 1898 – November 10, 1938) was an Icelandic-Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Baldur, Manitoba.[1] Fridfinnson was the rover for the Winnipeg Falcons, the Canadian team in the 1920 Olympics, and scored the winning goal in the game which decided the gold medal, a game the Canadians won 12–1.
Died
November 10, 1938 (aged 40)
Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Height
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight
127 lb (58 kg; 9 st 1 lb)
| Chris Fridfinnson | |||
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Fridfinnson at the 1920 Olympics. | |||
| Born |
June 14, 1898 | ||
| Died |
November 10, 1938 (aged 40) Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 127 lb (58 kg; 9 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Rover | ||
| Played for | Winnipeg Falcons | ||
| National team |
 Canada | ||
| Playing career | 1915–1922 | ||
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Medal record | |||
Personal life
Awards and achievements
- Allan Cup Championship (1920)
