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Herman Smith-Johannsen

Canadian cross-country skier.

Born June 15th, 1875 in Horten.

Died January 5th, 1987 at 111 years old in Tønsberg (pneumonia).

Occupations
alpine skier, cross-country skier, ski jumper

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson