About Niels Larsen
Lived 1889 – 1969 (aged 79). Niels Larsen was a Danish sport shooter.
Niels Hansen Ditlev Larsen (21 November 1889 – 15 November 1969) was a Danish sport shooter and rifle manufacturer. He competed in various rifle and pistol events in the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics and won one gold, one silver and three bronze medals, becoming the most successful Danish Olympic shooter.
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Who was Niels Larsen?
Danish sport shooter (1889-1969)
When was Niels Larsen born?
Niels Larsen was born on 21 November 1889 in Horsens.
When did Niels Larsen die?
Niels Larsen died on 15 November 1969 in Otterup.
What was Niels Larsen's occupation?
Niels Larsen was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Niels Larsen?
Niels Larsen was Danish.
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