About Halvor Birch
Lived 1885 – 1962 (aged 77). Halvor Birch was a Danish gymnast, artistic gymnast and merchant.
Halvor Birch (21 February 1885 – 5 July 1962) was a Danish gymnast who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
At the 1906 Summer Olympics in Athens, he was a member of the Danish gymnastics team, which won the silver medal. Six years later, he won the bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event.
At club level he was a member of Handelsstandens Gymnastikforening (HG). He won the Danish championship in team gymnastics four times.
He was also an active cricket player and worked as a salesman.
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Who was Halvor Birch?
Danish gymnast (1885–1962)
When was Halvor Birch born?
Halvor Birch was born on 21 February 1885 in Horsens.
When did Halvor Birch die?
Halvor Birch died on 5 July 1962 in Copenhagen.
What was Halvor Birch's occupation?
Halvor Birch was a gymnast, artistic gymnast and merchant.
What nationality was Halvor Birch?
Halvor Birch was Danish.
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