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Sverre Sørsdal

1900 – 1996

Norwegian boxer

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Lived 1900 – 1996 (aged 95). Sverre Sørsdal was a Norwegian boxer, physician and consultant.

Sverre Sørsdal (5 August 1900 – 21 March 1996) was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Sørsdal was born in Hamar, Norway. He trained as a medical student while pursuing his boxing career, boxing for Akademisk Boxe-Klub. As a doctor he later attained the position of head of department at Vardø Hospital in Finnmark. He was awarded the King's Medal of Merit (Kongens fortjenstmedalje) upon his retirement.

In 1920 he won the silver medal in the light heavyweight class after losing in the final to Eddie Eagan. Four years later he won the bronze medal in the same weight division when he won the bronze medal bout against Carlo Saraudi. In the 1928 Summer Olympics he finished fourth in the heavyweight competition. He was unable to compete in the bronze medal bout against Michael Michaelsen, after losing in the semifinal to Nils Ramm.

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King's Medal of Merit in Gold

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sverre Sørsdal?

Norwegian boxer (1900-1996)

When was Sverre Sørsdal born?

Sverre Sørsdal was born on 5 August 1900 in Hamar Municipality.

When did Sverre Sørsdal die?

Sverre Sørsdal died on 21 March 1996 in Gjøvik Municipality.

What was Sverre Sørsdal's occupation?

Sverre Sørsdal was a boxer, physician and consultant.

What nationality was Sverre Sørsdal?

Sverre Sørsdal was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sverre Sørsdal

· Wikidata: Q3041802

· DBpedia: Sverre Sørsdal

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