Hemming Hansen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hemming Emil•Hansen |
| Used name | Hemming•Hansen |
| Born | 2 May 1884 in Kværkeby, Ringsted, Sjælland (DEN) |
| Died | 2 September 1964 in Frederiksberg, Hovedstaden (DEN) |
| Affiliations | AIK 95, København (DEN) |
| NOC |  Denmark |
Biography
Hemming Hansen had a reputation as a very clever boxer. He competed in the lightweight division at the 1908 Olympic Games in London, were he was eliminated in the first round by eventual bronze medallist, Harry Johnson of Great Britain. Hansen turned professional in December 1908 and had just two bouts, one being a knockout by his fellow Danish Olympian Valdemar Holberg.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Boxing | DEN |
Hemming Hansen | |||
| Lightweight, Men (Olympic) | =7 |