About Örn Clausen
Lived 1928 – 2008 (aged 80). Örn Clausen was an Icelandic sprinter and lawyer.
Örn Clausen (8 November 1928 – 12 December 2008) was an Icelandic athlete who competed mainly in the decathlon.
Biography He was born in Reykjavík and finished 12th in the decathlon competition at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Clausen finished third behind Jack Parker in the 120 yards hurdles event at the 1951 AAA Championships.
Örn Clausen, a lawyer, was married to the lawyer and supreme court judge Guðrún Erlendsdóttir.
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Who was Örn Clausen?
Icelandic decathlete
When was Örn Clausen born?
Örn Clausen was born on 8 November 1928 in Reykjavík.
When did Örn Clausen die?
Örn Clausen died on 12 December 2008 in Reykjavík.
What was Örn Clausen's occupation?
Örn Clausen was a sprinter and lawyer.
What nationality was Örn Clausen?
Örn Clausen was Icelandic.
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