Rick Bockelie
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Rick Marlow Bockelie (May 28, 1902 – February 18, 1966) was a Norwegian
sailor
who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
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In 1924 he won the gold medal as crew member of the Norwegian boat Bera in the 8 metre class event.
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 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
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In 1924 he won the gold medal as crew member of the Norwegian boat Bera in the 8 metre class event.