Erik Petersen (rower)

Erik Petersen (born 23 September 1939) is a retired Danish rower. Together with Bjørn Hasløv, Kurt Helmudt and John Hansen he won a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 1964 European Championships in the coxless fours event.[1] He also won a bronze medal at the 1970 World Rowing Championships with another team.[2]

Erik Petersen
Hansen, Petersen, Helmudt and Hasløv at the 1964 European Championships
Personal information
Born23 September 1939 (1939-09-23) (age 81)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight81 kg (179 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubRoforeningen KVIK, Copenhagen

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Erik Petersen". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 15 October 2012.
  2. Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Vierer o.Stm.), Rudern – Weltmeisterschaften – Vierer ohne Steuermann. sport-komplett.de


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