About Gunnar Hansen
Lived 1916 – 2004 (aged 87). Gunnar Hansen was a Norwegian boxer.
Gunnar Hansen (18 July 1916 – 31 May 2004) was a Norwegian amateur boxer who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Oslo and died in Tjøme, and represented the sports club BK Pugilist. He finished seventeenth in the welterweight division in the boxing at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Gunnar Hansen, A Norwegian boxer from Reykjavík, aged 87 and died on 05/31/2004, died in Northeast Harbour and his cause of death was disclosed to be pancreatic cancer.
He graduated from Austin High School and University Of Texas At Austin, his family name is Hansen and his given name is Gunnar.
1948 Olympic results Below is the record of Gunnar Hansen, a Norwegian welterweight boxer who competed at the 1948 London Olympics:
Round of 32: lost to Pierre Hernandez (France) by decision
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gunnar Hansen?
Norwegian boxer (1916–2004)
When was Gunnar Hansen born?
Gunnar Hansen was born on 18 July 1916 in Oslo.
When did Gunnar Hansen die?
Gunnar Hansen died on 31 May 2004 in Tjøme.
What was Gunnar Hansen's occupation?
Gunnar Hansen was a boxer.
What nationality was Gunnar Hansen?
Gunnar Hansen was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gunnar Hansen (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gunnar Hansen. https://biography.guide/gunnar-hansen-boxer/
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