Svend Aage Thomsen

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.[1] In 1943, he founded Den Jyske Idrætsskole, which in 1998 changed its name to Vejle Idrætshøjskole.[2]

Svend Aage Thomsen
Personal information
NationalityDanish
Born(1911-02-20)20 February 1911
Died26 March 1961(1961-03-26) (aged 50)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)110 metres hurdles

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Svend Aage Thomsen Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  2. "Begivenheder". historie.vih.dk. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
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