Godtfred Olsen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGodtfred Hegelund•Olsen
Used nameGodtfred•Olsen
Born22 July 1883 in Roholte, Faxe, Sjælland (DEN)
Died21 June 1954 (aged 70 years 10 months 30 days) in Frederiksberg, Hovedstaden (DEN)
AffiliationsABC, København (DEN)
NOC Denmark

Biography

Godtfred Olsen became known by winning the prestigious Fyn Tour in 1908. At the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, he placed 53rd in the individual road time trial and eighth with the team. His brother Hans also competed in the same event. Godtfred continued to be involved in his club’s social activities, winning the traditional cane race for ABC’s current and former board members.

Olsen married Johanne Rasmine Jørgensen, with whom he had three children.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) DEN Godtfred Olsen
Road Race, Men (Olympic) 53
Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) Denmark 8

Olympic family relations