Jacob Opdahl
Norwegian artistic gymnast
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Jacob Opdahl (15 January 1894 – 20 March 1938) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1]
Born15 January 1894
Bergen, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway
Died20 March 1938 (aged 44)
Bergen, Norway
RelativesNils Opdahl (brother)
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
| Jacob Opdahl | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 January 1894 Bergen, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway |
| Died | 20 March 1938 (aged 44) Bergen, Norway |
| Relatives | Nils Opdahl (brother) |
| Gymnastics career | |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
| Country represented | |
| Gym | Bergens TF |
Medal record | |
In 1912, he was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. Eight years later he won a silver medal again as member of the Norwegian gymnastics team.[2]
He was born and died in Bergen, was a brother of Nils Opdahl, and represented Bergens TF.[2]