Ludvig Leif Sadi Rovsing, née Qvist (27 July 1887 – 17 June 1977) was a Danish tennis player.[1] He competed in two events at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[2]
| Full name | Ludvig Leif Sadi Rovsing |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 July 1887 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | 17 June 1977 (aged 89) Ordrup, Denmark |
As an openly gay man, he was excluded by Danish sports authorities, who banned his participation in several sports tournaments.[3]
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