About Ole Berntsen
Lived 1915 – 1996 (aged 81). Ole Berntsen was a Danish sailor.
Ole Valdemar Henrik Berntsen (22 January 1915 – 26 May 1996) was a Danish sailor. He competed in the dragon class at the 1948, 1952, 1956 and 1964 Olympics and placed third, fifth, second and first, respectively. His brothers Carl and William were also Olympic sailors. William competed alongside Ole in 1948 and 1952.
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Who was Ole Berntsen?
Danish sailor (1915–1996)
When was Ole Berntsen born?
Ole Berntsen was born on 22 January 1915 in Hellerup.
When did Ole Berntsen die?
Ole Berntsen died on 26 May 1996 in Gentofte.
What was Ole Berntsen's occupation?
Ole Berntsen was a sailor.
What nationality was Ole Berntsen?
Ole Berntsen was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ole Berntsen. https://biography.guide/ole-berntsen/
MLA: "Ole Berntsen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ole-berntsen/.
Chicago: "Ole Berntsen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ole-berntsen/.
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