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Svend Aage Thomsen

1911 – 1961

Danish hurdler

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About Svend Aage Thomsen

Lived 1911 – 1961 (aged 50). Svend Aage Thomsen was a Danish athlete and athletics competitor.

Svend Aage Thomsen (20 February 1911 – 26 March 1961) was a Danish hurdler. He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1943, he founded Den Jyske Idrætsskole, which in 1998 changed its name to Vejle Idrætshøjskole.

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Important facts

Born

20 February 1911

Birth century

20th century

Died

26 March 1961

Occupation

Athlete, athletics competitor

Nationality

Kingdom of Denmark

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Svend Aage Thomsen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Svend Aage Thomsen?

Danish hurdler

When was Svend Aage Thomsen born?

Svend Aage Thomsen was born on 20 February 1911.

When did Svend Aage Thomsen die?

Svend Aage Thomsen died on 26 March 1961.

What was Svend Aage Thomsen's occupation?

Svend Aage Thomsen was an athlete and athletics competitor.

What nationality was Svend Aage Thomsen?

Svend Aage Thomsen was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Svend Aage Thomsen

· Wikidata: Q12337917

· DBpedia: Svend Aage Thomsen

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