About Otto Olsen
Lived 1884 – 1953 (aged 68). Otto Olsen was a Norwegian sport shooter.
Otto Martin Olsen (13 December 1884 – 12 July 1953) was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed in the early 20th century. He won eight Olympic medals, including four gold medals. He became the third shooter to win two Olympic individual gold medals and is one of five athletes to have done so at one Olympics.
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Who was Otto Olsen?
sport shooter (1884–1953)
When was Otto Olsen born?
Otto Olsen was born on 13 December 1884 in Østre Aker, Christiania.
When did Otto Olsen die?
Otto Olsen died on 13 January 1953 in Oslo.
What was Otto Olsen's occupation?
Otto Olsen was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Otto Olsen?
Otto Olsen was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Otto Olsen (sport shooter)
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