About Bjørn Andersen
Lived 1931 – 2006 (aged 75). Bjørn Andersen was a Danish athlete and athletics competitor.
Bjørn Andersen (31 May 1931 – 25 August 2006) was a Danish athlete. He competed in the men's pole vault at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Andersen pole vaulted for the Maryland Terrapins track and field team, finishing 6th at the 1959 NCAA Track and Field Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bjørn Andersen?
Danish athlete
When was Bjørn Andersen born?
Bjørn Andersen was born on 31 May 1931.
When did Bjørn Andersen die?
Bjørn Andersen died on 25 August 2006.
What was Bjørn Andersen's occupation?
Bjørn Andersen was an athlete and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Bjørn Andersen?
Bjørn Andersen was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bjørn Andersen (pole vaulter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bjørn Andersen. https://biography.guide/bjorn-andersen/
MLA: "Bjørn Andersen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bjorn-andersen/.
Chicago: "Bjørn Andersen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bjorn-andersen/.
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