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Hjalmar Andersen Obituary
The Norwegian Skating Association said Andersen, known to many Norwegians as Hjallis, died Wednesday after falling earlier this week at his home. The cause of death was not given.
In the early 1950s, Andersen was considered the world's best skater. He was the world all-round champion for three years, won a European title and set world records in 1950, 1951 and 1952. He also set the 10,000-meter world record in 1949, becoming the first to cover the distance in less than 17 minutes.
At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, he won gold in the 1,500, the 5,000 and the 10,000. Two years later, he won two European Championship titles and took silver in the overall standings.
He qualified for the 1956 Olympics but finished sixth in the 10,000.
Norwegian sports minister Hadia Tajik called Andersen "a legen d," and media in the country dubbed him "one of Norway's most popular sportsmen ever."
Three Norwegian cities have statues of him.
Andersen married his teenage sweetheart Gerd, with whom he had three children. She died in 2003.
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22 Entries
September 10, 2013
I sent my sympathy to the Andersen family im sorry for your loss but i have the confidence that God will take away death forever, hope you see your loved one soon.
August 12, 2013
My condolences are being sent to the Andersen Family. May you have confidence in the Holy Scriptures that we all will enjoy a life of no more death in God's due time.
L. Walters
April 20, 2013
May you draw close to God through prayer during this time of sadness, "Before him pour out your heart" God is a refuge for us. {Psalms 62:8}
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April 3, 2013
May the Andersen family be comforted by the scripture found at -Psalms.147:3 where our heavenly father promises that he will help and heal the broken hearted ones.B.Meill NO,LA
Cynthia
March 31, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Deal
March 31, 2013
My condolences to the Hjalmar family & friends. Praying that the God of comfort can be there 4 your family.
March 30, 2013
God has said "happy are those who mourn,since they will be comforted." my sincere sympathy to the Anderson family....mjg
michelle plakas-kaiser
March 30, 2013
rip
T S
March 30, 2013
May God continue to comfort the family of Hjalmar Andersen as they mourn the loss of their loved one.
March 28, 2013
i am so sorry to hear about the loss of this person. The bible can be of some comfort at John 3:16
March 28, 2013
Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more. For God has promised.
Dwayne Bickham
March 27, 2013
rest in peace
March 27, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God is aware of your loss and promises you comfort. Isaiah 61:2.
A. B.
March 27, 2013
May the God of peace give you strength and comfort during this this difficult time. Isa 61:2
March 27, 2013
To the Andersen family during this sad time, please lean on the "God of all comfort" 2nd Cor 1:3-4
The Carters
March 27, 2013
Andersen Family: With boundless thankfulness for the numerous records that Mr. Andersen contributed to sports and our deepest sympathy for your loss, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. As you remember the joyous times that you shared with Mr. Andersen, may you also reflect upon this time of year that reminds us of the great sacrifice Jesus made so that our loved ones, like Mr. Andersen, can have the opportunity to enjoy endless life free of pain and sorrow.--John 3:16.
March 27, 2013
may the God of mercy and comfort be with the family at this time.Sincere condolence to you.....~g~
1952 Winter Olympics
March 27, 2013
To the family of Hjalmar Andersen,
"Rather than mourn the loss of the flame, let us celebrate how brightly it burned.." We are very sorry for your loss.
With our deepest sympathy,
The family of Ken Henry
Toni Works
March 27, 2013
To the family of Hjalmar Andersen, I am so sorry to read about your recent loss, I hope that your family can find some comfort at Philemon 15, in your time of grief.
Santos Malve, Jr
March 27, 2013
I true talent that will missed. Everyone loved his speed,grace and the nag hats that he wore. Rest in Peace
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