About Sofie Castenschiold
Lived 1882 – 1979 (aged 96). Sofie Castenschiold was a Danish tennis player.
Thora Gerda Sofie Castenschiold (1 February 1882 – 30 January 1979) was a Danish tennis player at the beginning of the 20th century. She was the first woman to represent Denmark at the Olympics.
Career Castenschiold, a member of Copenhagen's KB, won the title at the first Danish women's tennis championships in 1906. She could defend it four times in a row until 1910.
She took part in the 1912 Summer Olympics at Stockholm and won the silver medal in the indoor singles competition.
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Who was Sofie Castenschiold?
Danish tennis player (1882–1979)
When was Sofie Castenschiold born?
Sofie Castenschiold was born on 1 February 1882 in Copenhagen.
When did Sofie Castenschiold die?
Sofie Castenschiold died on 30 January 1979 in Helsingborg.
What was Sofie Castenschiold's occupation?
Sofie Castenschiold was a tennis player.
What nationality was Sofie Castenschiold?
Sofie Castenschiold was Danish.
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