Bjørn Thalbitzer

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameBjørn•Thalbitzer (Guldbrandsen-)
Used nameBjørn•Thalbitzer
Born13 December 1895 in Frederiksberg, Hovedstaden (DEN)
Died31 March 1969 in Sanremo, Imperia (ITA)
AffiliationsKB, København (DEN)
NOC Denmark

Biography

In addition to playing singles and doubles at the 1924 Olympics, Bjørn Thalbitzer won the 1923 Danish mixed doubles indoor title, partnered by Ebba Meyer. He also played one tie for Finland at the 1924 Davis Cup, winning his only match. Thalbitzer was the illegitimate son of famed architect Viggo Thalbitzer. Bjørn Thalbitzer married Danish actress Karen Poulsen-Lund.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Tennis DEN Bjørn Thalbitzer
Singles, Men (Olympic) =33
Doubles, Men (Olympic) Einar Bache =29