About Ivar Martinsen
Lived 1920 – 2018 (aged 97). Ivar Martinsen was a Norwegian speed skater.
Karl Ivar Martinsen (8 December 1920 – 24 September 2018) was a Norwegian speed skater. He competed in the 1500 m event at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics and finished 16th and 8th, respectively. He won bronze medals at the 1952 world and 1953 European allround championships.
Martinsen died in Stange Municipality, Norway on 24 September 2018, aged 97.
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Who was Ivar Martinsen?
Norwegian speed skater (1920–2018)
When was Ivar Martinsen born?
Ivar Martinsen was born on 8 December 1920 in Løten Municipality.
When did Ivar Martinsen die?
Ivar Martinsen died on 24 September 2018 in Stange Municipality.
What was Ivar Martinsen's occupation?
Ivar Martinsen was a speed skater.
What nationality was Ivar Martinsen?
Ivar Martinsen was Norwegian.
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