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Martin Olsen

1894 – 1971

Danish boxer

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About Martin Olsen

Lived 1894 – 1971 (aged 76). Martin Olsen was a Danish boxer.

Martin Carl Sofus Olsen (22 November 1894 – 9 July 1971) was a Danish boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Sundby, Copenhagen and died in Copenhagen. In 1920 he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the middleweight class after losing his fight to Hjalmar Strømme.

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Martin Carl Sofus Olsen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Martin Olsen?

Danish boxer

When was Martin Olsen born?

Martin Olsen was born on 22 November 1894.

When did Martin Olsen die?

Martin Olsen died on 9 July 1971.

What was Martin Olsen's occupation?

Martin Olsen was a boxer.

What nationality was Martin Olsen?

Martin Olsen was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martin Olsen

· Wikidata: Q6776316

· DBpedia: Martin Olsen (boxer)

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