Edel Nielsen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameEdel Marie Vilhelmine•Nielsen (-Ollendorff)
Used nameEdel•Nielsen
Born19 April 1912 in København (Copenhagen), Hovedstaden (DEN)
Died15 January 1969 in København (Copenhagen), Hovedstaden (DEN)
AffiliationsKI, København
NOC Denmark

Biography

Edel Nielsen was a Danish breaststroke swimmer. Nielsen competed at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics in the 200 metres breaststroke. She finished in fourth place in her heat and did not advance to the semi-finals.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) DEN Edel Nielsen
200 metres Breaststroke, Women (Olympic) 4 h4 r1/3