Harup, Karen-Margrete (1924–)
Harup, Karen-Margrete (1924–)
Danish swimmer. Name variations: Karen Margrethe Harup. Born Nov 20, 1924, in Denmark.
At London Olympics, won a silver medal in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay, a silver medal in the 400-meter freestyle, and a gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke (1948).
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