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Ib Olsen

1929 – 2009

Danish rower

Coxswain

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About Ib Olsen

Lived 1929 – 2009 (aged 80). Ib Olsen was a Danish coxswain.

Jørgen Ib Olsen (9 November 1929 in Højelse, Køge Municipality, Denmark – 9 November 2009 in Sorø, Denmark) was a Danish rower who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.

In 1948 he was the coxswain of the Danish boat that won the bronze medal in the coxed four event.

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Important facts

Born

9 November 1929, Højelse

Birth century

20th century

Died

9 November 2009, Sorø Municipality

Occupation

Coxswain

Nationality

Kingdom of Denmark

Also known as

Jørgen Olsen, Jörgen Ib Olsen

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ib Olsen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ib Olsen?

Danish rower (1929-2009)

When was Ib Olsen born?

Ib Olsen was born on 9 November 1929 in Højelse.

When did Ib Olsen die?

Ib Olsen died on 9 November 2009 in Sorø Municipality.

What was Ib Olsen's occupation?

Ib Olsen was a coxswain.

What nationality was Ib Olsen?

Ib Olsen was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ib Olsen

· Wikidata: Q3070930

· DBpedia: Ib Olsen

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