About Axel Andersen
Lived 1891 – 1931 (aged 39). Axel Andersen was a Danish artistic gymnast.
Axel Sigurd Andersen (20 December 1891 – 15 May 1931) was a Danish gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Danish team, which won the bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. In the individual all-around competition, he finished 33rd. He was born and died in Copenhagen.
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Who was Axel Andersen?
Danish gymnast (1891–1931)
When was Axel Andersen born?
Axel Andersen was born on 20 December 1891 in Copenhagen.
When did Axel Andersen die?
Axel Andersen died on 15 May 1931 in Copenhagen.
What was Axel Andersen's occupation?
Axel Andersen was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Axel Andersen?
Axel Andersen was Danish.
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