Bryn, Alexia (1889–1983)
Bryn, Alexia (1889–1983)
Norwegian pairs skater. Name variations: Alexia Schoyen or Schøyen; Alexia Bryn-Schoeien or Bryn-Schoyen. Born Alexia Schøyen, Mar 24, 1889, in Norway; died July 19, 1983; m. Yngvar Bryn (1881–1947, skater), c. 1913.
With Yngvar Bryn, won a silver medal at Antwerp Olympics (1920); placed 2nd at World championships (1923).
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