Halfdan Gran Olsen
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Halfdan Gran Olsen (7 October 1910 – 16 January 1971) was a Norwegian competition rower
and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal in coxed eights at the 1948 Summer Olympics
, as a member of the Norwegian team.
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal in coxed eights at the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
, as a member of the Norwegian team.