Albert Andersen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Peter Johan Albert Antomius•Andersen |
| Used name | Albert•Andersen |
| Born | 17 February 1891 in Rudkøbing, Langeland, Syddanmark (DEN) |
| Died | 7 December 1977 in Frederiksberg, Hovedstaden (DEN) |
| Affiliations | IF Sparta, København (DEN) |
| NOC |  Denmark |
Biography
Albert Andersen was a Danish long-distance and cross-country runner who represented IF Sparta. Andersen was a two-time national cross-country champion in the 8km race, winning the title in 1920 and 1922. At the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics he finished in 20th place in the cross-country race with Denmark finishing in seventh place overall in the team event. Andersen was also scheduled to run in the 10,000 metres but did not start the race.
Personal Best: 10000 – 32:58.4 (1920).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | DEN |
Albert Andersen | |||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Cross-Country, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 20 | |||||
| Cross-Country, Team, Men (Olympic) | Denmark | 7 |