Niels Petersen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameNiels Christian•Petersen
Used nameNiels•Petersen
Born12 February 1918 in Kerteminde, Syddanmark (DEN)
Died22 August 1966 in København (Copenhagen), Hovedstaden (DEN)
Measurements98 kg
AffiliationsAK DAN, Ballerup (DEN)
NOC Denmark

Biography

Niels Petersen had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1949 World Championships Unlimited class (390.0 kg); 2nd in the 1947 European Championships Unlimited class (377.5 kg); 3rd in the 1948 European Championships Unlimited class; 2nd in the 1948 European Championships Lightweight class; 1st in the 1949 European Championships Unlimited class (390.0 kg).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Weightlifting DEN Niels Petersen
Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 6