Konrad Johannesson

Konrad Johannesson
Johannesson at the 1920 Olympics
Born
Konrad Jonasson Johannesson

(1896-08-10)August 10, 1896
DiedOctober 25, 1968(1968-10-25) (aged 72)
Resting placeBrookside Cemetery
NationalityCanadian
Other names"Konnie"
Occupations
  • Airport manager
  • Flight instructor
Years active1919–1965
Known forAviator
SpouseFreda Johannesson
Children4
Konrad Johannesson
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position Defence
Played for Winnipeg Falcons
Selkirk Fishermen
Winnipeg Maroons
St. Paul Saints
Moose Jaw Warriors
Regina Capitals
Seattle Eskimos
National team  Canada
Playing career 1915–1929
Medal record
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Team

Konrad Jonasson "Konnie" Johannesson (August 10, 1896 – October 25, 1968) was an Icelandic-Canadian aviator and ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. As a pioneering aviator, he was instrumental in flight training as well as airport administration.[1]

  1. ^ "Konrad Johannesson". Olympedia. Retrieved 29 March 2021.