About Åke Thelning
Lived 1892 – 1979 (aged 86). Åke Thelning was a Swedish equestrian.
Hans Berndt Åke Thelning (24 October 1892 – 16 February 1979) was a Swedish Army officer and horse rider who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He and his horse Löke finished sixth in the individual jumping event and won a gold medal with the Swedish jumping team.
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Who was Åke Thelning?
equestrian (1892-1979)
When was Åke Thelning born?
Åke Thelning was born on 24 October 1892 in Södra Härene socken.
When did Åke Thelning die?
Åke Thelning died on 16 February 1979 in Särö.
What was Åke Thelning's occupation?
Åke Thelning was an equestrian.
What nationality was Åke Thelning?
Åke Thelning was Swedish.
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