About Thorleif Petersen
Lived 1884 – 1958 (aged 73). Thorleif Petersen was a Norwegian artistic gymnast.
Thorleif Petersen (6 July 1884 – 22 February 1958) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics.
In 1906 he won the gold medal as member of the Norwegian gymnastics team in the team competition. He was a brother of fellow gold medallist Rasmus Petersen, and represented the club Trondhjems TF.
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Who was Thorleif Petersen?
Norwegian artistic gymnast (1884–1958)
When was Thorleif Petersen born?
Thorleif Petersen was born on 6 July 1884 in Trondheim.
When did Thorleif Petersen die?
Thorleif Petersen died on 22 February 1958 in Trondheim.
What was Thorleif Petersen's occupation?
Thorleif Petersen was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Thorleif Petersen?
Thorleif Petersen was Norwegian.
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