Karen Maud Rasmussen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameKaren Maud•Rasmussen (-Pedersen)
Used nameKaren Maud•Rasmussen
Born27 June 1906 in København (Copenhagen), Hovedstaden (DEN)
Died5 September 1994 in København (Copenhagen), Hovedstaden (DEN)
AffiliationsVikingernes Svømmeklub, København
NOC Denmark

Biography

Karen Maud Rasmussen was a Danish freestyle swimmer who represented Vikingernes Svømmeklub. Rasmussen was part of the Danish team that finished in fourth place in the 4 × 100 metres freestyle relay at the 1924 Paris Olympics. Rasmussen also swam in the 100 metres freestyle but came last in her heat and did not advance to the semi-finals.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) DEN Karen Maud Rasmussen
100 metres Freestyle, Women (Olympic) 5 h2 r1/3
4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) Denmark 4