Nils Andersen (21 March 1902 – 7 May 1979) was a Norwegian middle and

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength. Within e ...

. He was born in

Kristiania Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of ...

, and represented the club Tøien TF. He competed in the 3000 metres team race at the

1924 Summer Olympics The 1924 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1924), officially the Games of the VIII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIIe olympiade) and also known as Paris 1924, were an international multi-sport event held in Paris, France. The op ...

, along with team mates

Haakon Jansen Haakon Jansen (24 May 1900 – 6 November 1968) was a Norwegian long-distance runner. He was born in Kristiania, and represented the club IK Tjalve. He competed in the 3000 metres team race at the 1924 Summer Olympics, along with team mates ...

Johan Badendyck Johan Badendyck (28 March 1902 – 19 April 1973) was a Norwegian long-distance runner. He was born in Kristiania, and represented the club IL i BUL. He competed in the 3000 metres team race at the 1924 Summer Olympics, along with teammate ...

and Hans Gundhus. At national championships he won two silver medals, in the

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in 1924 and

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in 1925. He also collected bronze medals in the 1500 metres in 1922 and 1926.

References

1902 births 1979 deaths Athletes from Oslo Norwegian male middle-distance runners Norwegian male long-distance runners Olympic athletes for Norway Athletes (track and field) at the 1924 Summer Olympics {{Norway-athletics-bio-stub