About Inge Sørensen
Lived 1924 – 2011 (aged 86). Inge Sørensen was a Danish swimmer.
Inge Sørensen (18 July 1924 – 9 March 2011), later Inge Tabur, sometimes known as "Lille henrivende Inge" ("Little endearing Inge") was a Danish swimmer who at age 12 won a bronze medal in the 200 meter breaststroke at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. This makes her the youngest Olympic medal winner in an individual competition.
During 1936-1944 she won nine Danish championships, two Nordic championships and one European championship.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Inge Sørensen?
Danish swimmer
When was Inge Sørensen born?
Inge Sørensen was born on 18 July 1924 in Gentofte.
When did Inge Sørensen die?
Inge Sørensen died on 9 March 2011 in New Jersey.
What was Inge Sørensen's occupation?
Inge Sørensen was a swimmer.
What nationality was Inge Sørensen?
Inge Sørensen was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Inge Sørensen. https://biography.guide/inge-sorensen/
MLA: "Inge Sørensen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/inge-sorensen/.
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