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Tom Pettersen

1935 – 1994

Norwegian swimmer

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About Tom Pettersen

Lived 1935 – 1994 (aged 58). Tom Pettersen was a Norwegian swimmer.

Tom Pettersen (8 May 1935 – 9 February 1994) was a Norwegian swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre backstroke at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

8 May 1935, Oslo

Birth century

20th century

Died

9 February 1994, Oslo

Occupation

Swimmer

Nationality

Norway

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Tom Pettersen's

Artturi Ilmari Virtanen

Frequently asked questions

Who was Tom Pettersen?

Norwegian swimmer

When was Tom Pettersen born?

Tom Pettersen was born on 8 May 1935 in Oslo.

When did Tom Pettersen die?

Tom Pettersen died on 9 February 1994 in Oslo.

What was Tom Pettersen's occupation?

Tom Pettersen was a swimmer.

What nationality was Tom Pettersen?

Tom Pettersen was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Pettersen

· Wikidata: Q27922618

· DBpedia: Tom Pettersen

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