Thor-Øistein Endsjø

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameThor-Øistein•Endsjø
Used nameThor-Øistein•Endsjø
Born1 May 1936 in Ski, Viken (NOR)
Died9 August 2024 (aged 88 years 3 months 8 days) in Kragerø, Vestfold og Telemark (NOR)
Measurements180 cm / 67 kg
AffiliationsNorske Offiserers Pistolklub, Oslo (NOR)
NOC Norway

Biography

After a career as a sports shooter Thor-Øistein Endsjø became a leading sports doctor in Norway. Endsjø was a skilled pistol shooter and won five Norwegian titles. This earned him a place on the Olympic team for the 1972 München Games where he came 17th in the 25 metres event. Following his sports career he worked as a physician in clinics in Norway including one he co-founded in the city of Sandvika. Endsjø then became the team doctor for Norway at five editions of the Olympics, with him also working with the Norwegian Athletics Association.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Shooting NOR Thor-Øistein Endsjø
Rapid-Fire Pistol, 25 metres, Open (Olympic) 17