Age | 100 (age at death) |
Birthday | 19 December, 1922 |
Birthplace | Sønder Felding, Herning, Denmark |
Died | 24 October, 2023 |
Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Nationality | Danish |
Occupation | Track and Field |
Niels Holst-Sørensen (19 December 1922 – 24 October 2023) was a Danish athlete and air force officer and centenarian. He served as the commander-in-chief of the Royal Danish Air Force from 1970 to 1982, and as Denmark's military representative to NATO from 1982 to 1986. He won gold and silver medals at the 1946 European Athletics Championships and served as a member of the International Olympic Committee from 1977 to 2002.