Denmark at the 1952 Summer Olympics
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Denmark
competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics
in Helsinki
, Finland
. 129 competitors, 115 men and 14 women, took part in 73 events in 15 sports.
Men's Individual Road Race (190.4 km)
Track Competition
Men's 1.000m Time Trial
Men's 1.000m Sprint Scratch Race
Men's 4.000m Team Pursuit
Men's épée
Men's team épée
Men's sabre
Men's team sabre
Women's foil
Head coach: Axel Bjerregaard
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics
1952 Summer Olympics
The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland in 1952. Helsinki had been earlier given the 1940 Summer Olympics, which were cancelled due to World War II...
in Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
. 129 competitors, 115 men and 14 women, took part in 73 events in 15 sports.
Gold
- Paul Elvstrøm — Sailing, Men's Finn Individual Competition
- Bent Rasch and Finn HaunstoftFinn HaunstoftFinn Haunstoft was a Danish sprint canoer who competed in the 1950s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won the gold in the C-2 1000 m event at Helsinki in 1952.-References:...
— Canoeing, Men's C2 1.000 metres Canadian Pairs
Bronze
- Victor JörgensenVictor JörgensenVictor Jörgensen is a boxer from Denmark.He competed for Denmark in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland in the welterweight event where he finished in third place.-References:*...
— Boxing, Men's Welterweight
- Karen LachmannKaren LachmannKaren Lachmann was a Danish fencer. She won a silver medal in the women's individual foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
— Fencing, Women's Foil Individual
- Jørgen FrantzenJørgen FrantzenJørgen Nagel Frantzen is a Danish rower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.He was born in Holbæk.In 1952 he was the coxswain of the Danish boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed pairs event.-External links:*...
, Svend PetersenSvend PetersenSvend Ove Pedersen was a Danish rower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.He was born in Frederiksværk and was the father of Egon Pedersen....
and Poul SvendsenPoul SvendsenPoul Verner Svendsen is a Danish rower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.He was born in Copenhagen.In 1952 he was a crew member of the Danish boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed pairs event.-External links:*...
— Rowing, Men's Coxed Pairs
Cycling
Road CompetitionMen's Individual Road Race (190.4 km)
- Hans Andresen — 5:11:18.5 (→ 8th place)
- Jørgen Frank Rasmussen — 5:14:09.4 (→ 19th place)
- Wedell Østergaard — 5:22:34.1 (→ 37th place)
- Helge Hansen — 5:27:08.8 (→ 52nd place)
Track Competition
Men's 1.000m Time Trial
- Ib Vagn Hansen
- Final — 1:14.4 (→ 6th place)
Men's 1.000m Sprint Scratch Race
- Ove Krogh Rants — 12th place
Men's 4.000m Team Pursuit
- Bent Jørgensen, Jean Hansen, Knud Andersen, Preben Lundgren Kristensen, and Henning R. Larsen
- Eliminated in quarterfinals (→ 6th place)
Fencing
12 fencers, 9 men and 3 women, represented Denmark in 1952.Men's épée
Fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Men's épée
The men's épée was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eleventh appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 27, 1952 to July 28, 1952. 76 fencers from 29 nations competed.-Results:...
- Mogens LüchowMogens LüchowMogens Lüchow was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- René DybkerRené DybkerRené Dybker is a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Raimondo CarneraRaimondo CarneraRaimondo Carnera was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée and sabre events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team épée
Fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Men's team épée
The men's team épée was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics programme. It was the ninth appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 25, 1952 to July 26, 1952...
- Raimondo CarneraRaimondo CarneraRaimondo Carnera was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée and sabre events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Erik Swane LundErik Swane LundErik Swane Lund is a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, René DybkerRené DybkerRené Dybker is a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Mogens LüchowMogens LüchowMogens Lüchow was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Ib NielsenIb NielsenIb Nielsen was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Jakob LyngJakob LyngJakob Lyng was a Danish fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's sabre
Fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Men's sabre
The men's sabre was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics programme. It was the twelfth appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 31, 1952 to August 1, 1952. 66 fencers from 26 nations competed.-Results:...
- Palle FreyPalle FreyPalle Frey is a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1952 and 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Raimondo CarneraRaimondo CarneraRaimondo Carnera was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée and sabre events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ivan RubenIvan RubenIvan Ruben was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team sabre
Fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Men's team sabre
The men's team sabre was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics programme. It was the ninth appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 29, 1952 to July 30, 1952...
- Paul TheisenPaul TheisenPaul Theisen is a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Raimondo CarneraRaimondo CarneraRaimondo Carnera was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée and sabre events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Ivan RubenIvan RubenIvan Ruben was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Palle FreyPalle FreyPalle Frey is a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1952 and 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Jakob LyngJakob LyngJakob Lyng was a Danish fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Women's foil
Fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Women's foil
The women's foil was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 26, 1952 to July 27, 1952. 37 fencers from 15 nations competed.-Results:...
- Karen LachmannKaren LachmannKaren Lachmann was a Danish fencer. She won a silver medal in the women's individual foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ulla Barding-PoulsenUlla Barding-PoulsenUlla Barding-Poulsen was a Danish fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1936 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Kate MahautKate MahautKate Mahaut was a Danish fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil events at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Football
- First round
- Won against GreeceGreece at the 1952 Summer OlympicsGreece competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. Greek athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.-Men's Team Competition:*Qualification Round * Lost to Hungary * Defeated Israel...
(2-1) - Second round
- Won against PolandPoland at the 1952 Summer OlympicsPoland competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 125 competitors, 103 men and 22 women, took part in 74 events in 11 sports...
(2-0) - Quarter finals
- Lost to YugoslaviaYugoslavia at the 1952 Summer OlympicsAthletes from the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland.-Medalists:-References:***...
(3-5) → Did not advance - Team roster
- Poul Andersen, B 93
- Steen Blicher, ABAkademisk BoldklubAkademisk Boldklub or AB is a Danish professional football club from Copenhagen,currently playing at the second highest level in Danish domestic football, the 1st Division.-History:...
- Jens Peter HansenJens Peter HansenJens Peter Hansen, alternatively spelled Jens Peder Hansen was a Danish amateur football player, who played 465 games and scored 150 goals for Esbjerg fB in Denmark. He was the top goalscorer of the 1951 Danish football championship, and played 38 games and scored 18 goals for the Denmark...
, Esbjerg fBEsbjerg fBEsbjerg forenede Boldklubber also referred to as Esbjerg fB or simply EfB is a professional Danish football club from the port city of Esbjerg in West Jutland. The club was formed in 1924, as a merger between Esbjerg Boldklub af 1898 and Esbjerg Amatørklub af 1911. The club has training facilities... - Jørgen W. Hansen, KBKjøbenhavns BoldklubKjøbenhavns Boldklub or KB is a Danish sports club based in Copenhagen. The club was founded April 26, 1876 on the grassy fields in outer Copenhagen which later became Fælledparken. Football and cricket has been played in KB since 1879, making KB the oldest football club on Continental Europe and...
- Jørgen Johansen, KB (goalkeeper)
- Knud LundbergKnud LundbergKnud Lundberg was a Danish multi-talented sportsperson, who most notably won a bronze medal with the Denmark national football team at the 1948 Summer Olympics. He represented the Danish national team in football , team handball and basketball, and he won the Danish national championship in all...
, AB - Svend Nielsen, B 93
- Poul PetersenPoul Petersen (footballer)Poul Petersen was a Danish football player and manager.During his career he played for AB, and earned 34 caps for the Denmark national football team from 1946 to 1952. He won a bronze medal in football at the 1948 Summer Olympics, and also participated four years later in 1952...
, AB - Poul Erik PetersenPoul Erik PetersenPoul Erik "Popper" Petersen was a Danish amateur football player, who played for Køge Boldklub in Denmark. He was the top goalscorer of the 1952 Danish football championship. He played 15 games and scored six goals for the Denmark national football team. He represented Denmark at the 1952 Summer...
, Køge BKKøge BKKøge Boldklub is a Danish football club from Køge, Zealand, they currently compete in the Sjællandsserie.-History:In 1954, the club became the first outside Copenhagen to win the Danish Championship.... - Holger Seebach, AB
- Erik Terkelsen, Esbjerg fB
- Reserve: Søren Andersen, Esbjerg fB
- Reserve: Henry FromHenry FromHenry Petersen From was a Danish football player, who played 31 games as a goalkeeper for the Denmark national football team, with whom he won a silver medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics...
, AGFAarhus Gymnastik ForeningAarhus Gymnastikforening is one of the oldest sport clubs in Denmark. AGF participates in a variety of activities in both individual and team sports. AGF is best known for its football team which has the longest streak in the Danish top division and also holds the record for most number of cup wins... - Reserve: Ralf Ginzburg, HIKHIKHIK may refer to:* Hellerup IK, a Danish sports club from Copenhagen* Hobro IK, a Danish sports club from North Jutland* Hangö Idrottsklubb, a sports club from Hanko, Finland* Hikma Pharmaceuticals...
- Reserve: Carl Holm, B 1903
- Reserve: Aage Rou JensenAage Rou JensenAage Rou Jensen was a Danish international footballer player who played over 400 times for AGF. He was a reserve member of the Danish squad at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He later became manager of AGF.-Honours:Club...
, AGF - Reserve: Knud Blak Jensen, KB
- Reserve: Per Knudsen, AGF
- Reserve: Jørgen OlesenJørgen OlesenJørgen Christian Thomdahl Olesen was a Danish football player, who played 42 games and scored two goals for the Denmark national football team. Born in Aarhus, he played his entire career as a midfielder for local club Aarhus Gymnastik Forening . He died in the Aarhus suburb Viby in June 1999, 75...
, AGF - Reserve: Jens Torstensen, Odense KFUM
Head coach: Axel Bjerregaard