Henrik Ottesen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Henrik Iversen•Ottesen |
| Used name | Henrik•Ottesen |
| Born | 29 January 1934 in Nautrup, Skive, Midtjylland (DEN) |
| Died | 31 December 2019 (aged 85 years 11 months 2 days) in Vejle, Syddanmark (DEN) |
| Affiliations | Vejle AK, Vejle (DEN) |
| NOC |  Denmark |
Biography
Henrik Ottesen was a Danish bantamweight boxer who won three national titles during his career. Ottesen represented Vejle AK and won two fights in the buildup to the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. At the Games, however, he lost his opening bout to the eventual gold medallist Wolfgang Behrendt after retiring during the second round of the contest.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Boxing | DEN |
Henrik Ottesen | |||
| Bantamweight, Men (Olympic) | =9 |