About August Sørensen
Lived 1896 – 1979 (aged 82). August Sørensen was a Danish sprinter.
August Emanuel Sørensen (15 November 1896 – 1 March 1979) was a Danish track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Helsingør and died in Frederiksberg. In 1920, he was a member of the Danish relay team, which finished fifth in the 4 × 100 metre relay event. In the 100 metres competition as well as in the 200 metres event, he was eliminated in the quarter-finals.
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Who was August Sørensen?
Danish sprinter
When was August Sørensen born?
August Sørensen was born on 15 November 1896 in Helsingør.
When did August Sørensen die?
August Sørensen died on 1 March 1979 in Frederiksberg.
What was August Sørensen's occupation?
August Sørensen was a sprinter.
What nationality was August Sørensen?
August Sørensen was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). August Sørensen. https://biography.guide/august-sorensen/
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