THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Grete Waitz
Norwegian marathon runner and former world record holder (1953–2011)
Grete Waitz was born on October 1, 1953 in Oslo, Norway and died on April 19, 2011, aged 57.
Born
October 1, 1953
Grete Waitz died aged 57.
Died: April 19, 2011
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Oslo, Norway
- Professions
- athletics competitor, teacher, athlete
- Citizenship
- Norway
More about Grete Waitz
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Birth name
- Grete Andersen
- Height
- 172 cm
All birth date sources
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- Find a Grave
- historical register of persons
- SNAC
- World Athletics database
- FemBio database
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Integrated Authority File
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Grete Waitz when they died?
Grete Waitz died aged 57.
When is Grete Waitz’s birthday?
Grete Waitz’s recorded birthday is October 1.
Where was Grete Waitz born?
Grete Waitz was born in Oslo, Norway.
How tall is Grete Waitz?
Grete Waitz’s recorded height is 172 cm.
What was Grete Waitz’s name at birth?
Grete Waitz’s recorded birth name is Grete Andersen.
When did Grete Waitz die?
Grete Waitz died on April 19, 2011.