Hjalmar Andersen

Hjalmar Andersen

Hjalmar "Hjallis" Johan Andersen (born 12 March 1923) is a former speed skater from Norway who won three gold medals at the 1952 Winter Olympic Games of Oslo, Norway. He was the only triple gold medalist at the 1952 Winter Olympics, and as such, became the most successful athlete there.

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