Victor Olsson
New Zealand rower (1903–1990)
Andre Victor Olsson (28 August 1903 – 3 July 1990) was a New Zealand rower who won two medals representing his country at the 1930 British Empire Games. Early life and family. Born in Picton on 28 August 1903, Olsson was the son of Victor Olsson and Christina Olsson (née McKay). He married Ivy Ethel Julia Chapman on 31 January 1935. Rowing. A member of the Picton Rowing Club, Olsson was described as "a rower of tremendous strength and stamina". He was selected in the New Zealand eight for the 1928 Olympic Games, but they did not travel because of insufficient funds. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vic_Olsson
Andre Victor Olsson (28 August 1903 – 3 July 1990) was a New Zealand rower who won two medals representing his country at the 1930 British Empire Games. Early life and family. Born in Picton on 28 August 1903, Olsson was the son of Victor Olsson and Christina Olsson (née McKay). He married Ivy Ethel Julia Chapman on 31 January 1935. Rowing. A member of the Picton Rowing Club, Olsson was described as "a rower of tremendous strength and stamina". He was selected in the New Zealand eight for the 1928 Olympic Games, but they did not travel because of insufficient funds.
