The Most Famous
GYMNASTS from Norway
Top 10
The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Norwegian Gymnasts of all time. This list of famous Norwegian Gymnasts is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Norwegian Gymnasts.
1. Isak Abrahamsen (1891 - 1972)
With an HPI of 47.85, Isak Abrahamsen is the most famous Norwegian Gymnast. His biography has been translated into 17 different languages on wikipedia.
Isak Abrahamsen (28 April 1891 – 22 April 1972) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event.
2. Hans Beyer (1889 - 1965)
With an HPI of 46.73, Hans Beyer is the 2nd most famous Norwegian Gymnast. His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.
Hans Anthon Beyer (23 August 1889 – 15 May 1965) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. He was born in Bergen and died in Mo i Rana, and represented Bergens TF.
3. Sigurd Jørgensen (1887 - 1929)
With an HPI of 45.52, Sigurd Jørgensen is the 3rd most famous Norwegian Gymnast. His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.
Sigurd Gersdorf Jørgensen (15 February 1887 - 14 December 1929) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. He was born and died in Bergen, and represented Bergens TF.
4. Georg Selenius (1884 - 1924)
With an HPI of 45.43, Georg Selenius is the 4th most famous Norwegian Gymnast. His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.
Georg Selenius (born 18 October 1884; died 7 May 1924 in Fredrikstad) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event.
5. Frithjof Sælen (1892 - 1975)
With an HPI of 44.44, Frithjof Sælen is the 5th most famous Norwegian Gymnast. His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.
Frithjof Sælen, Sr. (5 August 1892 – 8 October 1975) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics. 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. He represented the clubs Fredrikshalds TF and IL Norrøna. Together with Astrid Weltzin (1892–1978) he had the son Frithjof Sælen, Jr.
6. Jacob Opdahl (1894 - 1938)
With an HPI of 44.21, Jacob Opdahl is the 6th most famous Norwegian Gymnast. His biography has been translated into 16 different languages.
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. 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. He was born and died in Bergen, was a brother of Nils Opdahl, and represented Bergens TF.
7. Øistein Schirmer (1879 - 1947)
With an HPI of 43.97, Øistein Schirmer is the 7th most famous Norwegian Gymnast. His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.
Øistein Schirmer (11 April 1879 – 24 May 1947) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. He was born in Fredrikstad and died in Larvik, but represented the club Kristiansands TF. He later emigrated to Texas where he died.
8. Thomas Thorstensen (1880 - 1953)
With an HPI of 43.92, Thomas Thorstensen is the 8th most famous Norwegian Gymnast. His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.
Thomas Thorstensen (18 May 1880 – 18 June 1953) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics. As a member of the Norwegian team, he won a silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908. Four years later, the Norwegian team, of which he was still part, won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event.
9. Robert Sjursen (1891 - 1965)
With an HPI of 43.60, Robert Sjursen is the 9th most famous Norwegian Gymnast. His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.
Robert Sjursen-Rafto (8 March 1891 – 21 July 1965) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event.
10. Sigvard Sivertsen (1881 - 1963)
With an HPI of 43.49, Sigvard Sivertsen is the 10th most famous Norwegian Gymnast. His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.
Sigvard I. Sivertsen (27 February 1881 – 27 December 1963) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics. As a member of the Norwegian team, he won a silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908. Four years later, he was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. He was born and died in Bergen, and represented Bergens TF.
People
Pantheon has 16 people classified as Norwegian gymnasts born between 1879 and 1992. Of these 16, 1 (6.25%) of them are still alive today. The most famous living Norwegian gymnasts include You Hao. The most famous deceased Norwegian gymnasts include Isak Abrahamsen, Hans Beyer, and Sigurd Jørgensen. As of April 2024, 1 new Norwegian gymnasts have been added to Pantheon including You Hao.
Living Norwegian Gymnasts
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Deceased Norwegian Gymnasts
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Isak Abrahamsen
1891 - 1972
HPI: 47.85
Hans Beyer
1889 - 1965
HPI: 46.73
Sigurd Jørgensen
1887 - 1929
HPI: 45.52
Georg Selenius
1884 - 1924
HPI: 45.43
Frithjof Sælen
1892 - 1975
HPI: 44.44
Jacob Opdahl
1894 - 1938
HPI: 44.21
Øistein Schirmer
1879 - 1947
HPI: 43.97
Thomas Thorstensen
1880 - 1953
HPI: 43.92
Robert Sjursen
1891 - 1965
HPI: 43.60
Sigvard Sivertsen
1881 - 1963
HPI: 43.49
Gabriel Thorstensen
1888 - 1974
HPI: 43.08
Bjarne Johnsen
1892 - 1984
HPI: 42.22
Newly Added Norwegian Gymnasts (2024)
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