Alf Olesen
Danish steeplechase runner
About Alf Olesen
Lived 1921 – 2007 (aged 86). Alf Olesen was a Danish steeplechase runner.
Alf Olesen (19 April 1921 – 27 June 2007) was a Danish middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alf Olesen?
Danish steeplechase runner
When was Alf Olesen born?
Alf Olesen was born on 19 April 1921 in Kristianstad.
When did Alf Olesen die?
Alf Olesen died on 27 June 2007 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
What was Alf Olesen's occupation?
Alf Olesen was a steeplechase runner.
What nationality was Alf Olesen?
Alf Olesen was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alf Olesen. https://biography.guide/alf-olesen/
MLA: "Alf Olesen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alf-olesen/.
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