Henry Nielsen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Non-starter
SexMale
Full nameHolger Henry•Nielsen
Used nameHenry•Nielsen
Born2 October 1910 in Nørresundby, Aalborg, Nordjylland (DEN)
Died18 November 1969 in Hillerød, Hovedstaden (DEN)
Measurements170 cm / 59 kg
AffiliationsVelo, Nørresundby
NOC Denmark

Biography

Henry Nielsen had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1934 European Championships 10000 metres.

Personal Best: 5000 – 14:52.6 (1934).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Athletics DEN Henry Nielsen
Marathon, Men (Olympic) DNS
1936 Summer Olympics Athletics DEN Henry Nielsen
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 7 h2 r1/2

Special Notes