Axel Paulsen
Axel Paulsen (18 July 1855 – 9 February 1938) was a Norwegian figure skater and speed skater. He invented the figure skating Axel jump and held the world title in speed skating from 1882 to 1890. In 1976 he was inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
Axel Paulsen c. 1895 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 July 1855 Aker, Norway |
| Died | 9 February 1938 (aged 82) Nesodden, Norway |
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