Knud Degn
Encyclopedia
Knud Oluf Jessen Degn (May 11, 1880 – May 16, 1965) was a Danish
sailor
who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
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In 1924 he won the silver medal as crew member of the Danish boat Bonzo in the 6 metre class event.
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
sailor
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
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In 1924 he won the silver medal as crew member of the Danish boat Bonzo in the 6 metre class event.