Thyge Petersen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameThyge Alexander•Petersen
Used nameThyge•Petersen
Born28 May 1902 in Horsens, Midtjylland (DEN)
Died1 January 1964 in Odense, Syddanmark (DEN)
AffiliationsHorsens AK
NOC Denmark
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Thyge Petersen had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1924 Olympics Light-Heavyweight; 1st in the 1925 European Championships Light-Heavyweight, 1st in the 1930 European Championships Light-Heavyweight.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Boxing DEN Thyge Petersen
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver