Sankt Hanshaugen in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)

Martinus Lørdahl (1873-1933)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2023

1. Martinus Lørdahl (1873-1933) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Allsidig idrettsleder utøver på internasjonalt nivå av sommer- og vinterøvelser
Anla 1907 den første «Bislet Idrætsplads»
Ol-Arena 1952
Nytt Stadion 2005

(English translation:)

Versatile sports leader who performed in summer and winter sports at an international level.
In 1907 built the first "Bislet Sports Field".
Olympic Arena 1952
New Stadium 2005

Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 59° 55.551′ N, 10° 44.061′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sankt Hanshaugen. It is at the intersection of Louises gate and Sofies gate, on the right when traveling east on Louises gate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oslo 0168, Norway. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

in Scandinavia,

in the Nordic Countries,

in the Schengen Area,

and in the Western World.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: «Bunkersen» / The Bunker (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Rogstad (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Knut Hamsun (about 210 meters away); Henki Lokstad (1915-2008) and Lasse Lokstad (1922-2012) (about 240 meters away); Kvindernes Boligselskap A/S - Women’s Housing Association (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Det Norske Forbundet av 1948 / The Norwegian Association of 1948 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Homansbyen/Nils Collett Vogt (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Reidar Aulie (1904-1977) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.

Also see . . . Martinus Lørdahl. The provided link is to Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel’s blue plaque page. The translated excerpt is the accompanying information for this plaque, as found by locating the marker on the interactive map provided.

Excerpt (translated): …was one of Norway's leading sports administrators and one of Norway's best athletes in speed skating, figure skating and race walking. He also medalled in skiing, cycling, swimming and shooting. Among
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2023

2. Martinus Lørdahl (1873-1933) Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the far left of the building.
other things, he won 8 WC medals in speed skating, 8 NM medals in figure skating. Several Norwegian and Nordic records in racing in 1894-95, and his Nordic record in 1897 for one English mile stood until 1976.

(Submitted on July 1, 2023.)

Additional keywords. blå skilt

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.