Thor Nilsen
Norwegian rower (1931–2023)
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Born | (1931-10-05)5 October 1931 Bærum, Norway |
Died | 5 October 2023(2023-10-05) (aged 92) |
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Country | Norway |
Sport | Rowing |
Club | Bærum RK |
Thor Sverre Nilsen (5 October 1931 – 5 October 2023) was a Norwegian competition rower, coach, and sports administrator.
Biography
Nilsen was born in Bærum on 5 October 1931. He competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1]
He took up coaching, and served as president for the Swedish Rowing Federation from 1994 to 1997. He was assigned as development director for the World Rowing Federation.[2]
Nilsen died on 5 October 2023, at the age of 92.[2][3]
References
External links
- Thor Nilsen at World Rowing
- Thor Nilsen at Olympics.com
- Thor Nilsen at Olympedia
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