Lauritz Schmidt
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Lauritz Thure Thrap Schmidt (May 1, 1897 – June 27, 1970) was a Norwegian
sailor
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
and in the 1936 Summer Olympics
.
In 1920 he was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Lyn, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class (1919 rating).
Sixteen years later he won his second silver medal in the 8 metre class.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
sailor
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
and in the 1936 Summer Olympics
1936 Summer Olympics
The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was held in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin won the bid to host the Games over Barcelona, Spain on April 26, 1931, at the 29th IOC Session in Barcelona...
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In 1920 he was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Lyn, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class (1919 rating).
Sixteen years later he won his second silver medal in the 8 metre class.