About Svend Madsen
Lived 1897 – 1990 (aged 93). Svend Madsen was a Danish artistic gymnast.
Svend Meulengracht Madsen (17 March 1897 in Vejle, Denmark – 10 September 1990 in Gentofte, Denmark) was a Danish gymnast who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Danish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event in 1920.
His brothers, Hans Meulengracht-Madsen and Vigo Madsen were also Olympic competitors, in sailing and gymnatics, respectively.
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Who was Svend Madsen?
Danish gymnast (1897-1990)
When was Svend Madsen born?
Svend Madsen was born on 17 March 1897 in Vejle.
When did Svend Madsen die?
Svend Madsen died on 10 September 1990 in Gentofte Municipality.
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Svend Madsen was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Svend Madsen?
Svend Madsen was Danish.
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