Fred Anton Maier
Norwegian speed skater and racing cyclist (1938–2015)
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Summary
Fred Anton Maier was born on December 15, 1938[1], in Nøtterøy[2]. He died on June 9, 2015[3], in Nøtterøy[4]. He worked as a speed skater[5] and sport cyclist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Norway[8]
- Award received: Egebergs Ærespris[9], Oscar Mathisen Award[10], Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Fred Anton Maier[13]
- Cause of death: cancer[14]
- Sport: speed skating[15], cycle sport[16]
- Family name: Maier[17]
- Given name: Fred[18], Anton[19]
- Manner of death: natural causes[20]
- Participant in: speed skating at the 1964 Winter Olympics – men's 5000 metres[21], speed skating at the 1968 Winter Olympics – men's 5000 metres[22], speed skating at the 1964 Winter Olympics – men's 10000 metres[23], speed skating at the 1968 Winter Olympics – men's 10,000 metres[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[25]
- Country for sport: Norway[26]
- Height: 192 cm[27]
- Sports discipline competed in: long track speed skating[28]
Why It Matters
Fred Anton Maier has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Fred Anton Maier born?
Fred Anton Maier was born in Nøtterøy[2].
Where did Fred Anton Maier die?
Fred Anton Maier passed away in Nøtterøy[4].
What did Fred Anton Maier do for work?
Fred Anton Maier worked as a speed skater[5] and sport cyclist[6].
What awards did Fred Anton Maier receive?
Honors received include Egebergs Ærespris[9], Oscar Mathisen Award[10], and Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year[11].