Karen Margrete Andersen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameKaren Margrete•Andersen (Friis-, -Jørgensen)
Used nameKaren Margrete•Andersen
Nick/petnamesGida
Born23 January 1917 in Nykøbing Falster, Guldborgsund, Sjælland (DEN)
Died30 June 1971 in Nykøbing Falster, Guldborgsund, Sjælland (DEN)
AffiliationsDKG, København (DEN)
NOC Denmark

Biography

Karen Margrete Andersen was a Danish platform diver. She competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, finishing in 17th place. Her father Carl Andersen was a gymnast who won a silver medal at the 1906 Intercalated Games.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Diving (Aquatics) DEN Karen Margrete Andersen
Platform, Women (Olympic) 17

Olympic family relations