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Theodor Sommerschield

athlete · businessperson

Born
November 14, 1924 · Oslo
Died
November 29, 1986 · Oslo
Age
62 years
Nationality
Norway

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Theodor Sommerschield, 62, Norwegian Olympic sailor (1968, 1972).

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Theodor Sommerschield (14 November 1924 – 29 November 1986) was a Norwegian competitive sailor. He was born in Oslo. He competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, in the dragon class, and at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

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  1. 1.In which city was Theodor Sommerschield born?

    • A.Stavanger
    • B.Trondheim
    • C.Bergen
    • D.Oslocorrect

    Theodor Sommerschield was born in Oslo.

    Source: biographical introduction

  2. 2.In which year was Theodor Sommerschield born?

    • A.1920
    • B.1932
    • C.1928
    • D.1924correct

    Theodor Sommerschield was born on 14 November 1924.

    Source: biographical introduction

  3. 3.At which Olympic Games did Theodor Sommerschield compete in the dragon class?

    • A.1964 Summer Olympics
    • B.1976 Summer Olympics
    • C.1972 Summer Olympics
    • D.1968 Summer Olympicscorrect

    Theodor Sommerschield competed in the dragon class at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

    Source: career section

  4. 4.In what city were the 1968 Summer Olympics held, where Theodor Sommerschield competed?

    • A.Tokyo
    • B.Rome
    • C.Munich
    • D.Mexico Citycorrect

    Theodor Sommerschield competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

    Source: career section

  5. 5.What was the date of Theodor Sommerschield's death?

    • A.14 November 1986
    • B.14 October 1986
    • C.29 November 1986correct
    • D.29 October 1986

    Theodor Sommerschield died on 29 November 1986.

    Source: biographical introduction

  6. 6.Apart from the 1968 Games, in which other Olympic year did Theodor Sommerschield compete?

    • A.1980
    • B.1976
    • C.1964
    • D.1972correct

    Theodor Sommerschield competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1972 Summer Olympics.

    Source: career section

  7. 7.In which city were the 1972 Summer Olympics held where Theodor Sommerschield competed?

    • A.Mexico City
    • B.Berlin
    • C.Munichcorrect
    • D.Paris

    Theodor Sommerschield competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

    Source: career section

  8. 8.What is the nationality of Theodor Sommerschield?

    • A.Norwegiancorrect
    • B.Swedish
    • C.Finnish
    • D.Danish

    Theodor Sommerschield was a Norwegian competitive sailor.

    Source: biographical introduction

  9. 9.What was the birth month of Theodor Sommerschield?

    • A.Novembercorrect
    • B.December
    • C.October
    • D.January

    Theodor Sommerschield was born on 14 November 1924.

    Source: biographical introduction

  10. 10.What was the specific sailing class for Theodor Sommerschield at the 1968 Olympics?

    • A.Soling class
    • B.Finn class
    • C.Dragon classcorrect
    • D.Star class

    Theodor Sommerschield competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the dragon class.

    Source: career section

  11. 11.Which of these years did Theodor Sommerschield NOT attend the Summer Olympics?

    • A.1976
    • B.1968
    • C.1972
    • D.1924correct

    The text only mentions Theodor Sommerschield competing in 1968 and 1972.

    Source: career section

  12. 12.On which day in November was Theodor Sommerschield born?

    • A.12
    • B.10
    • C.14correct
    • D.16

    Theodor Sommerschield was born on 14 November 1924.

    Source: biographical introduction

  13. 13.On which day in November did Theodor Sommerschield die?

    • A.30
    • B.29correct
    • C.27
    • D.28

    Theodor Sommerschield died on 29 November 1986.

    Source: biographical introduction

  14. 14.What is the source referenced for Theodor Sommerschield's athletic records?

    • A.Olympediacorrect
    • B.Norwegian Sports Archive
    • C.World Sailing
    • D.IOC Records

    The biographical text mentions Theodor Sommerschield at Olympedia.

    Source: external links section

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