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Rein Gilje

b. 1959

Norwegian canoeist

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About Rein Gilje

Born 1959. Rein Gilje is a Norwegian canoeist.

Rein Gilje (born 17 May 1959 in Flekkefjord) is a Norwegian sprint canoeist who competed in the mid-1980s. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.

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Important facts

Born
17 May 1959
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Canoeist
Nationality
Norway

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rein Gilje?

Norwegian canoeist

When was Rein Gilje born?

Rein Gilje was born on 17 May 1959.

What is Rein Gilje's occupation?

Rein Gilje is a canoeist.

What nationality is Rein Gilje?

Rein Gilje is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rein Gilje

· Wikidata: Q7310194

· DBpedia: Rein Gilje

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