About Willi Railo
Lived 1941 – 2010 (aged 69). Willi Railo was a Norwegian professor, psychologist and speed skater.
Willi Sten Railo (22 March 1941 – 8 July 2010) was a Norwegian sport psychologist and professor of performance psychology.
He became known nationally for his 1986 book Best når det gjelder ("Best When it Counts"). Since the 1980s, he worked as a consultant for Swedish football manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, and continued in this position also during the latter's stint as manager for the England national team. He also worked with the Norwegian football club Vålerenga in 2005, when the club won the Norwegian Premier League. In the Norwegian Athletics Association he was a member of the medical committee in 1978 and 1980.
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Who was Willi Railo?
Norwegian sports psychologist
When was Willi Railo born?
Willi Railo was born on 22 March 1941.
When did Willi Railo die?
Willi Railo died on 8 July 2010.
What was Willi Railo's occupation?
Willi Railo was a professor, psychologist and speed skater.
What nationality was Willi Railo?
Willi Railo was Norwegian.
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