Erik Hansen (canoeist)

Erik Hansen
Hansen at the 1968 Olympics
Personal information
Born15 November 1939
Randers, Denmark
Died30 September 2014 (aged 74)
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb)
Sport
SportCanoe racing
ClubKajakklubben Pagaj, Holstebro
Medal record
Representing  Denmark
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1960 Rome K-1 1000 m
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Rome K-1 4×500 m relay
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City K-1 1000 m
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1963 Jajce K-1 1000 m
Silver medal – second place 1963 Jajce K-1 500 m
Silver medal – second place 1966 East Berlin K-1 500 m
Silver medal – second place 1966 East Berlin K-1 1000 m
Silver medal – second place 1970 Copenhagen K-1 10000 m

Erik Rosendahl Hansen (15 November 1939 – 30 September 2014)[1] was a Danish sprint canoeist who competed in singles at the 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympics. He won one gold and two bronze medals in 1960 and 1968 and placed seventh in 1964 and 1972.[2] In 1968 he served as the Olympic flag bearer for Denmark.[3]

Erik Hansen in 1960

Between 1958 and 1972 Hansen won 37 Danish titles and seven medals at the European Championships; he also earned five medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships: one gold (K-1 1000 m: 1963) and four silvers (K-1 500 m: 1963, 1966; K-1 1000 m: 1966, K-1 10000 m: 1970).[2]

  1. ^ "Dansk OL-guldvinder er død". dr.dk. DR. Ritzau. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  2. ^ a b Erik Hansen. Sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Denmark. sports-reference.com