Harald Barlie
- January 4, 1937 · Oslo
- October 12, 1995 · Oslo
- 58 years
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Harald Barlie, 58, Norwegian Greco-Roman wrestler and Olympian (1960, 1964, 1968, 1972).
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|Harald Barlie (4 January 1937 – 12 October 1995) was a Norwegian Greco-Roman wrestler.
Biography
He was born at Klemetsrud and died in Oslo, and represented the sports clubs Oslo BK and SK av 1909. He was a brother of Åge, Kåre and Oddvar Barlie, an uncle of Ine and Mette Barlie and granduncle of Lene Barlie, all wrestlers.
Competing mostly in the welterweight or middleweight divisions, he finished sixth at both the 1966 European Wrestling Championships, the 1968 European Wrestling Championships and the 1970 World Wrestling Championships. He competed at the Summer Olympics in 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972. Between 1959 and 1977 he took a total of seventeen Norwegian national titles. He became Nordic champion in 1968 and 1971.
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1.In what year did Harald Barlie pass away?
- A.1995correct
- B.1977
- C.1985
- D.2000
Harald Barlie died on 12 October 1995.
Source: Biography section
2.In which city did Harald Barlie die?
- A.Klemetsrud
- B.Oslocorrect
- C.Stavanger
- D.Bergen
The biographical text states that Harald Barlie died in Oslo.
Source: Biography section
3.Harald Barlie was an uncle to which wrestlers?
- A.Oddvar and Lene Barlie
- B.Ine and Mette Barliecorrect
- C.Kåre and Oddvar Barlie
- D.Åge and Kåre Barlie
Harald Barlie was an uncle of wrestlers Ine and Mette Barlie.
Source: Biography section
4.Which of the following European Wrestling Championships did Harald Barlie finish sixth in?
- A.1964
- B.1972
- C.1966correct
- D.1974
Harald Barlie finished sixth at the 1966 European Wrestling Championships.
Source: Biography section
5.Which organization provides the data for Harald Barlie at Olympedia?
- A.World Wrestling Association
- B.Nordic Wrestling Federation
- C.International Wrestling Databasecorrect
- D.European Olympic Committee
The external links section lists Harald Barlie at the International Wrestling Database and at Olympedia.
Source: External links section
6.On what date was the Norwegian wrestler Harald Barlie born?
- A.4 October 1937
- B.12 October 1995
- C.4 January 1937correct
- D.10 January 1937
Harald Barlie was born on 4 January 1937 according to the biographical record.
Source: Biography section
7.Where was the wrestler Harald Barlie born?
- A.Bergen
- B.Trondheim
- C.Oslo
- D.Klemetsrudcorrect
The text explicitly states that Harald Barlie was born at Klemetsrud.
Source: Biography section
8.Which sports clubs did Harald Barlie represent during his wrestling career?
- A.Viking IF and Trondheim BK
- B.SK av 1909 and Bergen BK
- C.Oslo BK and Viking IF
- D.Oslo BK and SK av 1909correct
Harald Barlie represented the sports clubs Oslo BK and SK av 1909.
Source: Biography section
9.Harald Barlie was a brother to which of the following individuals?
- A.Åge, Kåre, and Oddvar Barliecorrect
- B.Lene Barlie
- C.John and Peter Barlie
- D.Ine and Mette Barlie
Harald Barlie was a brother of Åge, Kåre and Oddvar Barlie, who were all wrestlers.
Source: Biography section
10.Who was a granduncle of the wrestler Lene Barlie?
- A.Oddvar Barlie
- B.Harald Barliecorrect
- C.Kåre Barlie
- D.Åge Barlie
Harald Barlie is identified as the granduncle of wrestler Lene Barlie.
Source: Biography section
11.In which specific wrestling style did Harald Barlie compete?
- A.Greco-Romancorrect
- B.Sumo
- C.Judo
- D.Freestyle
Harald Barlie was a Norwegian Greco-Roman wrestler.
Source: Biography section
12.Harald Barlie competed in the Summer Olympics in which years?
- A.1960, 1968, 1972, 1976
- B.1956, 1960, 1964, 1968
- C.1960, 1964, 1968, 1972correct
- D.1964, 1968, 1972, 1976
Harald Barlie participated in the Summer Olympics in 1960, 1964, 1968, and 1972.
Source: Biography section
13.How many Norwegian national wrestling titles did Harald Barlie win between 1959 and 1977?
- A.Twenty-two
- B.Ten
- C.Seventeencorrect
- D.Fifteen
Harald Barlie earned a total of seventeen Norwegian national titles between 1959 and 1977.
Source: Biography section
14.In which years did Harald Barlie become a Nordic champion?
- A.1968 and 1971correct
- B.1970 and 1972
- C.1964 and 1966
- D.1966 and 1968
The biography notes that Harald Barlie became Nordic champion in 1968 and 1971.
Source: Biography section
15.At which championship did Harald Barlie finish in sixth place in 1970?
- A.World Wrestling Championshipscorrect
- B.Olympic Games
- C.European Wrestling Championships
- D.Nordic Championships
Harald Barlie finished sixth at the 1970 World Wrestling Championships.
Source: Biography section
16.Harald Barlie competed in which wrestling divisions?
- A.Bantamweight or flyweight
- B.Welterweight or middleweightcorrect
- C.Lightweight or featherweight
- D.Heavyweight or light-heavyweight
Harald Barlie competed mostly in the welterweight or middleweight divisions.
Source: Biography section
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