Jan Økseter (born 19 February 1945 in Aurdal, Oppland) is a retired Norwegian

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player who competed in the

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. He was born in Aurdal and represented the club

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. In 1972, he was part of the Norwegian team which finished ninth in the Olympic tournament. He played three matches.

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1945 births Living people People from Nord-Aurdal Norwegian male handball players Olympic handball players for Norway Handball players at the 1972 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Innlandet {{Norway-handball-bio-stub