Gunnar Andersen
# Gunnar Andersen

Gunnar Andersen (18 March 1890 – 25 April 1968) was a Norwegian footballer and ski jumper. In 1918 he became the first to receive the Egebergs Ærespris, an award presented to Norwegian athletes who excel at two (or more) different sports.

## Football career

Andersen was a member of Lyn, and was capped 46 times for Norway, the national record at the time. He participated in two Summer Olympics; Stockholm 1912 and Antwerpen 1920. Captaining the Norwegian football team in 1920, they beat Great Britain and Ireland.

## Skiing career

As a ski jumper Gunnar Andersen set a world record when he jumped 47.5 metres (156 ft) in Gustadbakken, Modum, 1912. He represented Lyn here as well.

## Ski jumping world records

| Date | Hill | Location | Metres | Feet |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 February 1907 | Gustadbakken | Geithus, Modum, Norway | 41 | 135 |
| 1912 | Gustadbakken | Geithus, Modum, Norway | 47.5 | 156 |

Not recognized! However, he stood at world record distance.

