Georg Olsen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Georg Bruno Meyer•Olsen |
| Used name | Georg•Olsen |
| Born | 5 May 1937 in København (Copenhagen), Hovedstaden (DEN) |
| Died | 12 February 2024 (aged 86 years 9 months 7 days) |
| Measurements | 179 cm / 67 kg |
| Affiliations | KIF Atletik, København (DEN) |
| NOC |  Denmark |
Biography
Georg Olsen was a Danish track and field athlete who represented KIF Atletik in København. A specialist in long-distance running, Olsen won four national titles in the 1960s, with two in the 10,000 metres (1963, 1965) and two in the marathon (1964, 1967). His performances earned him a place on the Olympic team for the 1968 Mexico City Games where he came 34th in the marathon. Olsen remained active throughout his life, winning a veteran’s tennis title in Denmark in 2012.
Personal Best: Mar – 2-21:10 (1968).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Athletics | DEN |
Georg Olsen | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 34 |