About Vigo Madsen
Lived 1889 – 1979 (aged 89). Vigo Madsen was a Danish artistic gymnast and gymnast.
Vigo Meulengracht Madsen (13 November 1889 in Vejle, Denmark – 17 June 1979 in Helleruplund, Denmark) was a Danish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
He was part of the Danish team, which finished fourth in the gymnastics team event in 1908. Four years later, he won the bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team free system event.
His brothers, Hans Meulengracht-Madsen and Svend Madsen were also Olympic competitors, in sailing and gymnatics, respectively.
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Who was Vigo Madsen?
Danish gymnast (1889-1979)
When was Vigo Madsen born?
Vigo Madsen was born on 13 November 1889 in Vejle.
When did Vigo Madsen die?
Vigo Madsen died on 17 June 1979.
What was Vigo Madsen's occupation?
Vigo Madsen was an artistic gymnast and gymnast.
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Vigo Madsen was Danish.
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