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Bjørn Nilsen

1937 – 1966

Norwegian athletics competitor

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About Bjørn Nilsen

Lived 1937 – 1966 (aged 28). Bjørn Nilsen was a Norwegian athletics competitor.

Bjørn Nilsen (15 June 1937 – 6 February 1966) was a Norwegian sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

15 June 1937, Stavanger

Birth century

20th century

Died

6 February 1966

Occupation

Athletics competitor

Nationality

Norway

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Bjørn Nilsen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Bjørn Nilsen?

Norwegian athletics competitor (1937-1966)

When was Bjørn Nilsen born?

Bjørn Nilsen was born on 15 June 1937 in Stavanger.

When did Bjørn Nilsen die?

Bjørn Nilsen died on 6 February 1966.

What was Bjørn Nilsen's occupation?

Bjørn Nilsen was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Bjørn Nilsen?

Bjørn Nilsen was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bjørn Nilsen

· Wikidata: Q11961400

· DBpedia: Bjørn Nilsen (athlete)

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