About Per Thorén
Lived 1885 – 1962 (aged 76). Per Thorén was a Swedish figure skater.
Per Ludvig Julius Thorén (26 January 1885 – 5 January 1962) was a Swedish figure skater in the early 20th century who won a bronze medal at the 1908 Olympic Games. In Europe, the half loop jump, a variation of the loop jump, was often referred to as the Thorén jump.
Results Event 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 Winter Olympics 3rd World Championships 3rd 5th 4th 2nd 4th European Championships 3rd 4th 3rd 3rd 1st Swedish Championships 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Per Thorén?
Swedish figure skater (1885–1962)
When was Per Thorén born?
Per Thorén was born on 26 January 1885 in Stockholm, Jakob and Johannes parish.
When did Per Thorén die?
Per Thorén died on 5 January 1962 in Stockholm, Oscar Parish.
What was Per Thorén's occupation?
Per Thorén was a figure skater.
What nationality was Per Thorén?
Per Thorén was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Per Thorén. https://biography.guide/per-thoren/
MLA: "Per Thorén." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/per-thoren/.
Chicago: "Per Thorén." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/per-thoren/.
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