Niels Holst-Sørensen
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Niels Holst-Sørensen (19 December 1922 – 24 October 2023) was a Danish athlete and air force officer, and a centenarian. He served as the commander-in-chief of the Royal Danish Air Force from 1970 to 1982, and as Denmark's military representative to NATO from 1982 to 1986.[2] He won gold and silver medals at the 1946 European Athletics Championships and served as a member of the International Olympic Committee from 1977 to 2002.[2]
Quick Facts Chief of the Royal Danish Air Force, Preceded by ...
Niels Holst-Sørensen | |
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Chief of the Royal Danish Air Force | |
In office 1 January 1970 – 26 May 1982 | |
Preceded by | H. J. Pagh |
Succeeded by | P. Thorsen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-12-19)19 December 1922 Sønder Felding, Herning, Denmark |
Died | 24 October 2023(2023-10-24) (aged 100) |
Spouse |
Hjørdis Christiansen
(m. 1947) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Denmark |
Branch/service | Royal Danish Army Royal Danish Air Force |
Years of service | 1941–1987 |
Rank | Major General |
Sports career | |
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | 400 m, 800 m |
Club | Københavns Idræts Forening |
Sports achievements and titles | |
Personal best(s) | 400 m – 47,6 (1944) 800 m – 1:48.9 (1943)[1] |
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