About Sven Martinsen
Lived 1900 – 1968 (aged 67). Sven Martinsen was a Norwegian amateur wrestler, joiner and businessperson.
Sven Martinsen (28 September 1900 – 9 September 1968) was a Norwegian sport wrestler.
He was born in Porvoo, Finland, and represented the Sarpsborg club TIL National. He won a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1929 European Wrestling Championships, a silver medal in 1930 and a bronze medal in 1933. He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Sven Martinsen?
Olympic wrestler (1900–1968)
When was Sven Martinsen born?
Sven Martinsen was born on 28 September 1900 in Porvoo.
When did Sven Martinsen die?
Sven Martinsen died on 9 August 1968 in Tune Municipality.
What was Sven Martinsen's occupation?
Sven Martinsen was an amateur wrestler, joiner and businessperson.
What nationality was Sven Martinsen?
Sven Martinsen was Norwegian.
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