Theodor Sommerschield
athlete · businessperson
- November 14, 1924 · Oslo
- November 29, 1986 · Oslo
- 62 years
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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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Trivia & Knowledge· 14 questions
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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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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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