Hans Kleppen facts for kids
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| Medal record | ||
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| Men's ski jumping | ||
| World Championships | ||
| Bronze | 1929 Zakopane | Individual large hill |
Hans Kleppen (born March 16, 1907 – died April 12, 2009) was a famous Norwegian ski jumper from the 1920s. He was known for his amazing skills on the ski slopes.
Who Was Hans Kleppen?
Hans Kleppen was a talented athlete who specialized in ski jumping. This sport involves skiing down a ramp and then launching into the air, trying to jump as far as possible. Hans was very good at it!
A Champion Ski Jumper
In 1929, Hans Kleppen competed in the 1929 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships held in Zakopane. This is a big international competition for winter sports. Hans showed off his skills and won a bronze medal in the individual large hill event. A bronze medal means he finished in third place, which is a fantastic achievement!
A Long and Active Life
Hans Kleppen was from a place in Norway called Bø i Telemark. He lived a very long life, reaching the age of 100 in March 2007. This made him Norway's oldest living Olympian at the time. An Olympian is an athlete who has competed in the Olympic Games. Hans was part of the 1928 Winter Olympics, which is a huge honor for any athlete.
