Carl Ringvold

Carl August Ringvold (3 April 1876 – 22 February 1960) was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Irene, which won the gold medal in the 8 Metre (1907 rating). Four years later he won his second gold medal in the 8 metre class together with his son Carl Ringvold Jr.[1]

Carl Ringvold
Personal information
Full nameCarl August Ringvold
NationalityNorwegian
Born(1876-03-03)3 March 1876
Oslo
Died22 January 1960(1960-01-22) (aged 83)
Oslo
Sailing career
Class(es)8 Metre
ClubRoyal Norwegian Yacht Club
Medal record
sailing
Representing  Norway
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1920 Antwerp 8 metre class (1907 rating)
Gold medal – first place1924 Paris 8 metre class
Updated on 2 January 2014.

References
  1. "Carl Ringvold". Olympedia. Retrieved 30 August 2021.


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