About Grete Frederiksen
Lived 1918 – 2007 (aged 88–89). Grete Frederiksen was a Danish swimmer.
Grete Ortved Frederiksen (later Therkildsen, January 12, 1918 – September 5, 2007) was a Danish freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. She was born in Copenhagen. In 1936 she finished seventh in the 400 metre freestyle event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Grete Frederiksen?
Danish swimmer
When was Grete Frederiksen born?
Grete Frederiksen was born in 1918.
When did Grete Frederiksen die?
Grete Frederiksen died in 2007.
What was Grete Frederiksen's occupation?
Grete Frederiksen was a swimmer.
What nationality was Grete Frederiksen?
Grete Frederiksen was Danish.
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· Wikipedia: Grete Frederiksen
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Grete Frederiksen. https://biography.guide/grete-frederiksen/
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