About Lars Thörn
Lived 1904 – 1990 (aged 86). Lars Thörn was a Swedish skipper.
Lars Einar Vilhelm Thörn (26 September 1904 – 9 October 1990) was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1956 and 1964 Summer Olympics.
In 1956 he won the gold medal as part of the Swedish boat Rush V in the 5.5 metre class event. Eight years later he won the silver medal as crew member of the Swedish boat Rush VII in the 5.5 metre class event.
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Who was Lars Thörn?
sailor (1904-1990)
When was Lars Thörn born?
Lars Thörn was born on 26 September 1904 in Eskilstuna.
When did Lars Thörn die?
Lars Thörn died on 9 October 1990 in Bromma city district.
What was Lars Thörn's occupation?
Lars Thörn was a skipper.
What nationality was Lars Thörn?
Lars Thörn was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lars Thörn. https://biography.guide/lars-thorn/
MLA: "Lars Thörn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lars-thorn/.
Chicago: "Lars Thörn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lars-thorn/.
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