GYMNASTS from Norway

Top 10

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Norwegian Gymnasts of all time. This list of famous Norwegian Gymnasts is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Norwegian Gymnasts.

1. Isak Abrahamsen (1891 - 1972)

With an HPI of 56.47, Isak Abrahamsen is the most famous Norwegian Gymnast.  His biography has been translated into 17 different languages on wikipedia.

Isak Abrahamsen (28 April 1891 – 22 April 1972) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event.

2. Bjarne Pettersen (1891 - 1983)

With an HPI of 54.77, Bjarne Pettersen is the 2nd most famous Norwegian Gymnast.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Bjarne Viktor Pettersen (8 June 1891 – 14 December 1983) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event.

3. Georg Selenius (1884 - 1924)

With an HPI of 54.58, Georg Selenius is the 3rd most famous Norwegian Gymnast.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Georg Selenius (born 18 October 1884; died 7 May 1924 in Fredrikstad) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event.

4. Øistein Schirmer (1879 - 1947)

With an HPI of 53.34, Øistein Schirmer is the 4th most famous Norwegian Gymnast.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Øistein Schirmer (11 April 1879 – 24 May 1947) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. He was born in Fredrikstad and died in Larvik, but represented the club Kristiansands TF.

5. Sigvard Sivertsen (1881 - 1963)

With an HPI of 52.72, Sigvard Sivertsen is the 5th most famous Norwegian Gymnast.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Sigvard Jakob Sivertsen (27 February 1881 – 27 December 1963) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics. As a member of the Norwegian team, he won a silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908. Four years later, he was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. He was born and died in Bergen, and represented Bergens TF.

6. Frithjof Sælen (1892 - 1975)

With an HPI of 52.42, Frithjof Sælen is the 6th most famous Norwegian Gymnast.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Frithjof Olsen Sælen, Sr. (5 August 1892 – 8 October 1975) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. Eight years later he won a silver medal again as member of the Norwegian gymnastics team. He represented the clubs Fredrikshalds TF and IL Norrøna. Together with Astrid Weltzin (1892–1978) he had the son Frithjof Sælen, Jr.

7. Alfred Engelsen (1893 - 1966)

With an HPI of 52.16, Alfred Engelsen is the 7th most famous Norwegian Gymnast.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Alfred Bertran Engelsen (16 January 1893 – 13 September 1966) was a Norwegian gymnast and diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Bergen and died in Tvedestrand. Engelsen was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. He also competed in the plain high diving event but was eliminated in the first round.

8. Jacob Opdahl (1894 - 1938)

With an HPI of 52.15, Jacob Opdahl is the 8th most famous Norwegian Gymnast.  His biography has been translated into 16 different languages.

Jacob Opdahl (15 January 1894 – 20 March 1938) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1912, he was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. Eight years later he won a silver medal again as member of the Norwegian gymnastics team. He was born and died in Bergen, was a brother of Nils Opdahl, and represented Bergens TF.

9. Bjarne Johnsen (1892 - 1984)

With an HPI of 51.89, Bjarne Johnsen is the 9th most famous Norwegian Gymnast.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Bjarne Johnsen (27 April 1892 – 4 September 1984) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. He was born and died in Bergen, and represented Bergens TF.

10. Thomas Thorstensen (1880 - 1953)

With an HPI of 51.85, Thomas Thorstensen is the 10th most famous Norwegian Gymnast.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Thomas Thorstensen (18 May 1880 – 18 June 1953) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics. As a member of the Norwegian team, he won a silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908. Four years later, the Norwegian team, of which he was still part, won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event.