About Johan Johnsen
Lived 1893 – 1927 (aged 34). Johan Johnsen was a Norwegian sprinter.
Johan Christian Arnt Johnsen (27 January 1893 – 27 January 1927) was a Norwegian sprinter born in Oslo, Norway. He died exactly 34 years later in Oslo.
Johnsen competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium in the men's 100 m for Norway. He was unable to pass through the heats phase, finishing fourth in his heat of five, with his time being unknown.
Johnsen's personal best in the 100 m was set in 1919, with a time of 10.7 seconds. During this period, he was representing IK Tjalve in Oslo.
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Who was Johan Johnsen?
Norwegian sprinter
When was Johan Johnsen born?
Johan Johnsen was born on 27 January 1893.
When did Johan Johnsen die?
Johan Johnsen died on 27 January 1927.
What was Johan Johnsen's occupation?
Johan Johnsen was a sprinter.
What nationality was Johan Johnsen?
Johan Johnsen was Norwegian.
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