Steen Steensen Herschend (12 November 1888 – 3 August 1976) was a

Danish Danish may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to the country of Denmark People * A national or citizen of Denmark, also called a "Dane," see Demographics of Denmark * Culture of Denmark * Danish people or Danes, people with a Danish ance ...

sailor A sailor, seaman, mariner, or seafarer is a person who works aboard a watercraft as part of its crew, and may work in any one of a number of different fields that are related to the operation and maintenance of a ship. The profession of the ...

who competed in the

1912 Summer Olympics The 1912 Summer Olympics ( sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1912), officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad ( sv, Den V olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Stockholm 1912, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, be ...

. He was part of the Danish boat ''Nurdug II'', which won the silver medal in the 6 metre class.

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1888 births 1976 deaths Danish male sailors (sport) Sailors at the 1912 Summer Olympics – 6 Metre Olympic sailors of Denmark Olympic silver medalists for Denmark Olympic medalists in sailing Medalists at the 1912 Summer Olympics {{Denmark-yachtracing-bio-stub