Hugo Helsten

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Hugo Alexander Helsten (15 September 1894 in Frederikshavn, Denmark – 25 May 1978 in Esbjerg, Denmark) was a Danish gymnast who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1] He was part of the Danish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event in 1920.[2]

FullnameHugo Alexander Helsten
Born(1894-09-15)15 September 1894
Frederikshavn, Denmark
Died25 May 1978(1978-05-25) (aged 83)
Esbjerg, Denmark
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Hugo Helsten
Full nameHugo Alexander Helsten
Born(1894-09-15)15 September 1894
Frederikshavn, Denmark
Died25 May 1978(1978-05-25) (aged 83)
Esbjerg, Denmark
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country
represented
Denmark Denmark
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  Denmark
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1920 AntwerpTeam, free system
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At club level he was part of Hermod Esbjerg.

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