About Adolf Nilsen
Lived 1895 – 1983 (aged 87–88). Adolf Nilsen was a Norwegian rower.
Adolf Nilsen (3 March 1895 – October 1983) was a Norwegian-American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Adolf Gustinius Nilsen was born in Stavanger, Norway. He was affiliated with the Stavanger Roklub, in Stavanger. In 1920 he won the bronze medal as crew member of the Norwegian boat in the eight competition. Nilsen was a rower on that Norwegian boat, which won the bronze medal behind the US and the UK.
He died in 1983 in Westminster, Colorado.
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Who was Adolf Nilsen?
Norwegian rower
When was Adolf Nilsen born?
Adolf Nilsen was born on 3 March 1895 in Stavanger.
When did Adolf Nilsen die?
Adolf Nilsen died in 1983 in Westminster.
What was Adolf Nilsen's occupation?
Adolf Nilsen was a rower.
What nationality was Adolf Nilsen?
Adolf Nilsen was Norwegian.
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