| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Niels Christian•Petersen |
| Used name | Niels•Petersen |
| Born | 12 February 1918 in Kerteminde, Syddanmark (DEN) |
| Died | 22 August 1966 (aged 48 years 6 months 10 days) in København (Copenhagen), Hovedstaden (DEN) |
| Measurements | 98 kg |
| Affiliations | AK DAN, Ballerup (DEN) |
| NOC |  Denmark |
Niels Petersen had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1949 World Championships Unlimited class (390.0 kg); 2nd in the 1947 European Championships Unlimited class (377.5 kg); 3rd in the 1948 European Championships Unlimited class; 2nd in the 1948 European Championships Lightweight class; 1st in the 1949 European Championships Unlimited class (390.0 kg).
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | DEN |
Niels Petersen | |||
| Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 6 |
