About Thor Olsen
Lived 1929 – 2014 (aged 84). Thor Olsen was a Norwegian weightlifter.
Thor Olsen (1 December 1929 – 4 June 2014) was a Norwegian weightlifter. He competed in the men's middleweight event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thor Olsen?
Norwegian weightlifter
When was Thor Olsen born?
Thor Olsen was born on 1 December 1929 in Trondheim.
When did Thor Olsen die?
Thor Olsen died on 4 June 2014.
What was Thor Olsen's occupation?
Thor Olsen was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Thor Olsen?
Thor Olsen was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thor Olsen (weightlifter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thor Olsen. https://biography.guide/thor-olsen/
MLA: "Thor Olsen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thor-olsen/.
Chicago: "Thor Olsen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thor-olsen/.
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