About Karen Simensen
Lived 1907 – 1996 (aged 88). Karen Simensen was a Norwegian figure skater.
Karen Simensen married name Klæboe (26 August 1907, in Oslo – 13 July 1996, in Oslo) was a Norwegian figure skater. She won a bronze medal at the 1927 World Figure Skating Championships, and competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics where she placed sixteenth.
Results Event 1927 1928 Winter Olympics 16th World Championships 3rd
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Who was Karen Simensen?
Norwegian figure skater (1907–1996)
When was Karen Simensen born?
Karen Simensen was born on 26 August 1907 in Oslo.
When did Karen Simensen die?
Karen Simensen died on 13 July 1996 in Oslo.
What was Karen Simensen's occupation?
Karen Simensen was a figure skater.
What nationality was Karen Simensen?
Karen Simensen was Norwegian.
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