About Thorvald Wilhelmsen
Lived 1912 – 1996 (aged 84). Thorvald Wilhelmsen was a Norwegian long-distance runner.
Thorvald Wilhelmsen (14 February 1912 – 13 September 1996) was a Norwegian long-distance runner who specialized in the 10,000 metres. He represented the club Grue-Finnskog IL.
He never participated in the Summer Olympics, but finished seventh at the 1946 European Championships at Bislett stadion in a personal best time of 31:20.8 minutes. This remained his career best time. He became Norwegian champion in 1946, but his career was interrupted by World War II in Norway from 1940 to 1945.
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Who was Thorvald Wilhelmsen?
Norwegian long-distance runner
When was Thorvald Wilhelmsen born?
Thorvald Wilhelmsen was born on 14 February 1912.
When did Thorvald Wilhelmsen die?
Thorvald Wilhelmsen died on 13 September 1996.
What was Thorvald Wilhelmsen's occupation?
Thorvald Wilhelmsen was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was Thorvald Wilhelmsen?
Thorvald Wilhelmsen was Norwegian.
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