Hjalmar Andersen, Norwegian speed skater (born 1923)

Hjalmar Andersen

Norwegian speed skater

Hjalmar "Hjallis" Johan Andersen was a 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.