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 (aged 61 years 7 months 4 days) 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