Vigo Madsen
artistic gymnast · gymnast
- November 13, 1889 · Vejle
- June 17, 1979
- 89 years
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Vigo Madsen, 89, Danish Olympic gymnast (1908, 1912).
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|Vigo Meulengracht Madsen (13 November 1889 in Vejle, Denmark – 17 June 1979 in Helleruplund, Denmark) was a Danish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
He was part of the Danish team, which finished fourth in the gymnastics team event in 1908. Four years later, he won the bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team free system event.
His brothers, Hans Meulengracht-Madsen and Svend Madsen, were also Olympic competitors, in sailing and gymnatics, respectively.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.On what date did Vigo Meulengracht Madsen die?
- A.13 November 1889
- B.17 June 1979correct
- C.13 November 1979
- D.17 June 1889
Vigo Meulengracht Madsen died on 17 June 1979.
Source: biography header
2.In which city did Vigo Meulengracht Madsen die?
- A.Helleruplundcorrect
- B.Odense
- C.Vejle
- D.Aalborg
Vigo Meulengracht Madsen died in Helleruplund, Denmark.
Source: biography header
3.What sport did Vigo Meulengracht Madsen primarily compete in at the Olympic Games?
- A.Fencing
- B.Gymnasticscorrect
- C.Sailing
- D.Cycling
Vigo Meulengracht Madsen was a Danish gymnast.
Source: introductory paragraph
4.Which Olympic Games did Vigo Meulengracht Madsen participate in?
- A.1904 and 1912
- B.1912 and 1916
- C.1908 and 1912correct
- D.1904 and 1908
Vigo Meulengracht Madsen competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Source: introductory paragraph
5.What was the final position of the Danish team that included Vigo Meulengracht Madsen in the 1908 Olympics?
- A.First
- B.Second
- C.Fourthcorrect
- D.Third
The Danish team, which included Vigo Meulengracht Madsen, finished fourth in the gymnastics team event in 1908.
Source: first paragraph
6.What medal did Vigo Meulengracht Madsen win at the 1912 Summer Olympics?
- A.None
- B.Silver
- C.Bronzecorrect
- D.Gold
Vigo Meulengracht Madsen won a bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team free system event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Source: first paragraph
7.What was the specific gymnastics event where Vigo Meulengracht Madsen won a bronze medal in 1912?
- A.Men's floor exercise
- B.Men's individual all-around
- C.Men's team free systemcorrect
- D.Men's pommel horse
Vigo Meulengracht Madsen won the bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team free system event in 1912.
Source: first paragraph
8.Who was one of the brothers of Vigo Meulengracht Madsen who also competed in the Olympics?
- A.Lars Madsen
- B.Svend Madsencorrect
- C.Erik Madsen
- D.Jens Madsen
Vigo Meulengracht Madsen's brother Svend Madsen was an Olympic competitor in gymnastics.
Source: second paragraph
9.In which sport did Hans Meulengracht-Madsen, the brother of Vigo Meulengracht Madsen, compete at the Olympics?
- A.Swimming
- B.Gymnastics
- C.Sailingcorrect
- D.Athletics
Hans Meulengracht-Madsen was an Olympic competitor in the sport of sailing.
Source: second paragraph
10.What sport did Svend Madsen, brother of Vigo Meulengracht Madsen, compete in at the Olympics?
- A.Gymnasticscorrect
- B.Wrestling
- C.Rowing
- D.Sailing
Vigo Meulengracht Madsen's brother Svend Madsen competed in the Olympics in the sport of gymnastics.
Source: second paragraph
11.How many years passed between the two Olympic Games in which Vigo Meulengracht Madsen competed?
- A.Six years
- B.Eight years
- C.Four yearscorrect
- D.Two years
Vigo Meulengracht Madsen competed in 1908 and again four years later in 1912.
Source: first paragraph
12.What was the birth year of Vigo Meulengracht Madsen?
- A.1891
- B.1889correct
- C.1887
- D.1893
Vigo Meulengracht Madsen was born on 13 November 1889.
Source: biography header
13.Which of these individuals is explicitly mentioned as a brother of Vigo Meulengracht Madsen?
- A.Anders Meulengracht-Madsen
- B.Niels Meulengracht-Madsen
- C.Hans Meulengracht-Madsencorrect
- D.Peter Meulengracht-Madsen
The text lists Hans Meulengracht-Madsen as a brother of Vigo Meulengracht Madsen.
Source: second paragraph
14.Which country did Vigo Meulengracht Madsen represent in his Olympic career?
- A.Denmarkcorrect
- B.Sweden
- C.Norway
- D.Finland
Vigo Meulengracht Madsen was a Danish gymnast who competed for Denmark.
Source: introductory paragraph
15.In which city was Vigo Meulengracht Madsen born?
- A.Aarhus
- B.Copenhagen
- C.Vejlecorrect
- D.Helleruplund
Vigo Meulengracht Madsen was born in Vejle, Denmark, on 13 November 1889.
Source: biography header
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