Poul Justesen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePoul Adolf•Justesen
Used namePoul•Justesen
Born26 May 1933 in Hillested, Lolland, Sjælland (DEN)
Died26 June 2020 (aged 87 years 1 month)
Measurements184 cm / 84 kg
AffiliationsMaribo Roklub, Maribo, Lolland (DEN)
NOC Denmark

Biography

Poul Justesen was a Danish rower who represented the Maribo Roklub in Lolland. In 1960 Justesen was part of the crew that competed in the coxed fours at the Roma Olympics. The Danish team finished third in their heat before being eliminated in the repêchage. His daughter Lise was also an accomplished rower and competed for Denmark at the 1980 and 1984 Olympics.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Rowing DEN Poul Justesen
Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) Denmark 3 h3 r2/4

Olympic family relations