How to Pronounce Reidar Sørlie
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Mar 12, 1909 Died on 12 Feb 1969 (aged 59)
Norwegian discus thrower
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About Reidar Sørlie
- Reidar Sørlie (12 March 1909 – 12 February 1969) was a Norwegian discus thrower.
- He finished fourth at the 1936 Summer Olympics with a throw of 48.77 metres and eighth at the 1938 European Championships with 46.36 metres.
- He became Norwegian champion in the years 1936-1939.
- The Norwegian championships were cancelled from 1940-1945 due to World War II.
- Despite choosing a career as a driver, he was always known by his nickname: The Discus Thrower. His personal best discus throw was 51.57 metres, achieved in September 1937 in Sarpsborg.
