Karen Harup

Danish competitive swimmer

Karen Harup - Danish competitive swimmer
Born

November 20th, 1924
100 years ago

Died

2009
16 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Denmark

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A competitive swimmer achieved significant success in the 1940s and 1950s. Competed for Denmark in multiple international events. Specialized in freestyle and backstroke. Won several national titles and participated in the European Championships, securing podium finishes. Set national records that stood for years, contributing to Denmark's prominence in swimming during the post-war era.

Competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London

Won multiple Danish national swimming titles

Achieved podium finishes at the European Championships

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