Hans Beck (ski jumper)

Olympic medal record
Men's ski jumping
Silver 1932 Lake Placid Large hill

Hans Beck (25 April 1911 – 10 April 1996) was a Norwegian ski jumper who won a silver medal in the large hill individual event at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.[1] Having been in the lead after the first round, he was overcome by Birger Ruud, who hailed from the same city, in the second round.[2]

Born in Kongsberg, he represented Kongsberg IF. He married in 1949, and had two children. After his active career he worked as a seller of sports gear.[2]

References

  1. ↑ H. Beck at the International Ski Federation
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dahl, Eigil (2 May 1996). "Hans Beck (obituary)". Aftenposten.