Niels Berhtelsen (29 September 1879 – 5 October 1958) was a Norwegian

sailor A sailor, seaman, mariner, or seafarer is a person who works aboard a watercraft as part of its crew, and may work in any one of a number of different fields that are related to the operation and maintenance of a ship. The profession of the s ...

who competed in the

1912 Summer Olympics The 1912 Summer Olympics ( sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1912), officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad ( sv, Den V olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Stockholm 1912, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, be ...

. He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat ''Magda IX.'' Niels and his crew mates Alfred Larsen,

Johan Anker Johan August Anker (26 June 1871 – 2 October 1940) was a Norwegian sailor and yacht designer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics. Personal life He was born at Refne in Berg, Ø ...

, Halfdan Hansen,

Magnus Konow Magnus Andreas Thulstrup Clasen Konow (1 September 1887 – 25 August 1972) was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, in the 1936 Summe ...

Petter Larsen Petter Andreas Larsen (December 6, 1890- September 13, 1946) was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics The 1912 Summer Olympics ( sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1912), officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad ( sv, ...

, Cristian Staib, Carl Thaulow,

Arnfinn Heje Arnfinn Kolbjørn Heje (26 October 1877 – 29 January 1958) was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics The 1912 Summer Olympics ( sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1912), officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad ( sv, ...

and Eilert Falch-Lund all competed in the

winning a gold medal in the 12-metre class. The eighteen sailors represented Norway in the nation's second appearance in sailing. Nilel's and the crew completed the race in a time of 3:17:17 gaining them 7 points, in race two they completed the race in 3:32:00 gaining another 7 points for the team. The team gained a total of 7 points for the nation and finished first place, gaining the whole crew a gold medal each. These medals were also the first medal of any sort Norwegian sailors had won.

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1879 births 1958 deaths Norwegian male sailors (sport) Sailors at the 1912 Summer Olympics – 12 Metre Olympic sailors for Norway Olympic gold medalists for Norway Olympic medalists in sailing Medalists at the 1912 Summer Olympics {{Norway-yachtracing-bio-stub