About Østen Østensen
Lived 1878 – 1939 (aged 61). Østen Østensen was a Norwegian sport shooter.
Østen Østensen (12 August 1878 – 22 December 1939) was a Norwegian rifle shooter competing in the early 20th century. He won three Olympic silver medals and two bronze medals. His first medal was a silver medal in team, free rifle at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm. At the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, he won silver medals for team, free rifle and team, military rifle, 300 + 600 m, and bronze medals in free rifle, three positions, and team, small bore rifle.
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Who was Østen Østensen?
sport shooter
When was Østen Østensen born?
Østen Østensen was born on 12 August 1878 in Drammen.
When did Østen Østensen die?
Østen Østensen died on 22 December 1939 in Oslo.
What was Østen Østensen's occupation?
Østen Østensen was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Østen Østensen?
Østen Østensen was Norwegian.
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