Henning Holst

Olympic athlete

1891 – 1975

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Who was Henning Holst?

Henning Holst was a Danish field hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Copenhagen and died in Helleruplund, Gentofte.

In 1920 he was a member of the Danish field hockey team, which won the silver medal.

Eight years later he also participated with the Danish team in the 1928 Olympic tournament. He played all four matches as halfback and scored three goals.

His last Olympic appearance was in 1936 when he was eliminated with the Danish team in the first round of the Olympic tournament. He played both matches.

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Born
Oct 25, 1891
Died
Mar 20, 1975

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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