Hans, Baron von Blixen-Finecke, Sr.

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHans Gustaf•von Blixen-Finecke, Sr.
Used nameHans, Baron•von Blixen-Finecke, Sr.
Born25 July 1886 in Näsbyholms Castle, Trelleborg, Skåne (SWE)
Died26 September 1917 in Malmslätt, Linköping, Östergötland (SWE)
AffiliationsK6 IF, Ystad (SWE)
Title(s)Baron
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Killed during a test flight of the Södertelge Werkstäder 16, which caught on fire, killing both von Blixen-Finecke and the pilot.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Equestrian Dressage (Equestrian) SWE Hans, Baron von Blixen-Finecke, Sr.
Individual, Men (Olympic) Maggie 3 Bronze

Olympic family relations

Special Notes