About Robert Madsen
Lived 1882 – 1954 (aged 71). Robert Madsen was a Danish artistic gymnast.
Robert Christian Klein Madsen (13 December 1882 in Odense, Denmark – 24 September 1954 in Copenhagen, Denmark) was a Danish gymnast who competed in the 1906 Intercalated Games and the 1908 Summer Olympics. He represented the club Handelsstandens Gymnastikforening. He won three Danish Championships in pole vaulting, in 1902, 1903 and 1907. At the 1903 Championships he achieved an at-the-time Danish record of 3.13 meters.
At the 1906 Intercalated Games in Athens, he was a member of the Danish gymnastics team, which won the silver medal in the team, Swedish system event. Two years later he was part of the Danish team, which finished fourth in the team competition.
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Who was Robert Madsen?
Danish gymnast (1882–1954)
When was Robert Madsen born?
Robert Madsen was born on 13 December 1882 in Odense.
When did Robert Madsen die?
Robert Madsen died on 24 September 1954 in Copenhagen.
What was Robert Madsen's occupation?
Robert Madsen was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Robert Madsen?
Robert Madsen was Danish.
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