About Thor Henning
Lived 1894 – 1967 (aged 73). Thor Henning was a Swedish swimmer.
Thor Henning (13 September 1894 – 7 October 1967) was a Swedish breaststroke and freestyle swimmer who won four medals at the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics. At the 1912 Summer Olympics he came second after German Walter Bathe in the 400 m breaststroke, and in 1920 he was beaten by teammate Håkan Malmrot in the 200 m and 400 m breaststroke.
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Who was Thor Henning?
swimmer (1894–1967)
When was Thor Henning born?
Thor Henning was born on 13 September 1894 in Stockholm.
When did Thor Henning die?
Thor Henning died on 7 October 1967 in Stockholm.
What was Thor Henning's occupation?
Thor Henning was a swimmer.
What nationality was Thor Henning?
Thor Henning was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thor Henning. https://biography.guide/thor-henning/
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