Erik Sætter-Lassen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameErik•Sætter-Lassen
Used nameErik•Sætter-Lassen
Born15 July 1892 in Gilleleje, Gribskov, Hovedstaden (DEN)
Died24 December 1966 in Helleruplund, Gentofte, Hovedstaden (DEN)
AffiliationsDFB/Salonskytteforeningen Heimdal, København
NOC Denmark
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Erik Sætter-Lassen participated in four Olympic Games, from 1920-1948, winning only one medal, a gold medal at Antwerp in team standing military rifle. In 1920 and 1924 he narrowly missed a medal in three events when he placed fourth. After missing the 1928 (no shooting events) and 1932 Olympics, he returned in 1936 and competed with rapid-fire pistol but with limited success. After World War II, he focused on small-bore rifle shooting and competed a last time in London in 1948 at the age of 56.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Shooting DEN Erik Sætter-Lassen
Military Rifle, Prone, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) AC
Military Rifle, Standing, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) 4
Military Rifle, Standing, 300 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) Denmark 1 Gold
Small-Bore Rifle, Standing, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) AC
Smal-Bore Rifle, Standing, 50 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) Denmark 4
1924 Summer Olympics Shooting DEN Erik Sætter-Lassen
Free Rifle, Prone, 600 metres, Men (Olympic) =46
Free Rifle, 400, 600 and 800 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) Denmark 6
Small-Bore Rifle, Prone, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) =4
1936 Summer Olympics Shooting DEN Erik Sætter-Lassen
Rapid-Fire Pistol, 25 metres, Men (Olympic) 22
Small-Bore Rifle, Prone, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) =15
1948 Summer Olympics Shooting DEN Erik Sætter-Lassen
Small-Bore Rifle, Prone, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) 32

Special Notes