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John Emil Sörenson (September 15, 1889 – October 25, 1976) was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was the only member of the Swedish team, which participated in the gymnastics men's team, Swedish system competition in the 1912 and 1920 Olympic games. So he won the gold medal in both events and defended his title eight years later.[1]

FullnameJohn Emil Sörenson
Born(1889-09-15)15 September 1889
Malmö, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway
Died25 October 1976(1976-10-25) (aged 87)
Lidingö, Sweden
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John Sörenson
Full nameJohn Emil Sörenson
Born(1889-09-15)15 September 1889
Malmö, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway
Died25 October 1976(1976-10-25) (aged 87)
Lidingö, Sweden
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country represented
  • Sweden
Club
  • Malmö Gymnastik- och Fäktklubb
  • Kristliga Förening av Unga Mäns Gymnastikavdelningar
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1912 StockholmTeam, Swedish system
Gold medal – first place1920 AntwerpTeam, Swedish system
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