About Thor Nilsen
Lived 1931 – 2023 (aged 92). Thor Nilsen was a Norwegian and Swedish rower.
Thor Sverre Nilsen (5 October 1931 – 5 October 2023) was a Norwegian competition rower, coach, and sports administrator.
Biography Nilsen was born in Bærum on 5 October 1931. He competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
He took up coaching, and served as president for the Swedish Rowing Federation from 1994 to 1997. He was assigned as development director for the World Rowing Federation.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thor Nilsen?
Norwegian rower (1931-2023)
When was Thor Nilsen born?
Thor Nilsen was born on 5 October 1931 in Bærum Municipality.
When did Thor Nilsen die?
Thor Nilsen died on 5 October 2023.
What was Thor Nilsen's occupation?
Thor Nilsen was a rower.
What nationality was Thor Nilsen?
Thor Nilsen was Norwegian and Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thor Nilsen. https://biography.guide/thor-nilsen/
MLA: "Thor Nilsen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thor-nilsen/.
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