Herman Smith-Johannsen, Norwegian-Canadian skier (died 1987)

Herman Smith-Johannsen

Norwegian skier and supercentenarian (1875–1987)

Herman "Jackrabbit" Smith-Johannsen, was a Norwegian skier and supercentenarian. He was the oldest living man from 14 December 1986 to 5 January 1987. He was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada in 1972. He is credited for building many ski jumps and blazing trails in…