Rasmus Henning
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Rasmus Henning is an athlete from Denmark
, who competes in triathlon
. Henning competed at the second Olympic triathlon
at the 2004 Summer Olympics
in which he placed seventh with a total time of 1:52:37.32. He competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics
as well, placing eighth in the triathlon competition
with a time of 1:49:57.47. In International Triathlon Union
competition, Henning recorded a second place finish at the 2001 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
.
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...
, who competes in triathlon
Triathlon
A triathlon is a multi-sport event involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance events. While many variations of the sport exist, triathlon, in its most popular form, involves swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances...
. Henning competed at the second Olympic triathlon
Triathlon at the 2004 Summer Olympics
At the 2004 Summer Olympics, the triathlon events were held at the Vouliagmeni Olympic Centre. Fifty triathletes contested the female event on August 25, and the same number contested the male event on August 26, making up a total of 100 competitors....
at the 2004 Summer Olympics
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
in which he placed seventh with a total time of 1:52:37.32. He competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
as well, placing eighth in the triathlon competition
Triathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's
The men's triathlon was part of the triathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event, which was established in 2000. The race was held over the "international distance" and consisted of swimming, , road bicycling, and road running...
with a time of 1:49:57.47. In International Triathlon Union
International Triathlon Union
The International Triathlon Union or ITU is the international governing body for the multi-sport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and other nonstandard variations...
competition, Henning recorded a second place finish at the 2001 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
The ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships have been held annually since 1994. The championships involve a continuous swim-cycle-run, over distances varying between that of an Olympic-distance and an Iron-distance triathlon race. The championships are organised by the International...
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