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Gunnar Thoresen

1921 – 1972

Norwegian bobsledder

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About Gunnar Thoresen

Lived 1921 – 1972 (aged 50). Gunnar Thoresen was a Norwegian bobsledder.

Gunnar Thoresen (October 10, 1921 – May 01, 1972) was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of tenth in the four-man event at Oslo in 1952.

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Important facts

Born

10 October 1921

Birth century

20th century

Died

18 May 1972

Occupation

Bobsledder

Nationality

Norway

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Gunnar Thoresen's

Alice Catherine Evans

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gunnar Thoresen?

Norwegian bobsledder (1921-1972)

When was Gunnar Thoresen born?

Gunnar Thoresen was born on 10 October 1921.

When did Gunnar Thoresen die?

Gunnar Thoresen died on 18 May 1972.

What was Gunnar Thoresen's occupation?

Gunnar Thoresen was a bobsledder.

What nationality was Gunnar Thoresen?

Gunnar Thoresen was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gunnar Thoresen

· Wikidata: Q5619152

· DBpedia: Gunnar Thoresen (bobsledder)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gunnar Thoresen. https://biography.guide/gunnar-thoresen-bobsledder/

MLA: "Gunnar Thoresen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gunnar-thoresen-bobsledder/.

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