Maurice R. Severino
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Maurice Richard Severino (November 17, 1919 – August 28, 2005) was an American
bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He finished ninth in the four-man event
at the 1952 Winter Olympics
in Oslo
.
Severino also served in the United States Air Force
, rising to the rank of Colonel
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He finished ninth in the four-man event
Bobsleigh at the 1952 Winter Olympics - Four-man
The four-man bobsleigh results at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway. The competition was held on Thursday, February 21, 1952 and on Friday, February 22, 1952.-Medallists:-Results:-References:*...
at the 1952 Winter Olympics
1952 Winter Olympics
The 1952 Winter Olympics, officially known as the VI Olympic Winter Games, took place in Oslo, Norway, from 14 to 25 February 1952. Discussions about Oslo hosting the Winter Olympic Games began as early as 1935; the city wanted to host the 1948 Games, but World War II made that impossible...
in Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
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Severino also served in the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
, rising to the rank of Colonel
Colonel (United States)
In the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, colonel is a senior field grade military officer rank just above the rank of lieutenant colonel and just below the rank of brigadier general...
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