Hans Beck (ski jumper)
Hans Beck (25 April 1911 – 10 April 1996) was a Norwegian ski jumper who won a silver medal in the large hill individual event at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.[1] Having been in the lead after the first round, he was overcome by Birger Ruud, who hailed from the same city, in the second round.[2]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's ski jumping | ||
Representing  Norway | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 1932 Lake Placid | Large hill |
Born in Kongsberg, he represented Kongsberg IF. He married in 1949, and had two children. After his active career he worked as a seller of sports gear.[2]
References
- H. Beck at the International Ski Federation
- Dahl, Eigil (2 May 1996). "Hans Beck (obituary)". Aftenposten.
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