Kaj Sylvan
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Kaj•Sylvan |
| Used name | Kaj•Sylvan |
| Born | 22 April 1923 in Søborggård, Gladsaxe, Hovedstaden (DEN) |
| Died | 17 January 2020 (aged 96 years 8 months 25 days) |
| Affiliations | Lyngby Kanoklub, Lyngby, Rebild (DEN) |
| NOC |  Denmark |
Biography
Kaj Sylvan was a Danish sprint canoeist who represented Lyngby Kanoklub. Sylvan and Gerner Christiansen competed in the C-2 1,000 metres event at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. The pair reached the final, but were disqualified for crossing into another lane. Sylvan was 96-years-old when he died in January 2020.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | DEN |
Kaj Sylvan | |||
| Canadian Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Gerner Christiansen | AC r2/2 |