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Hans Pedersen

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Hans Pedersen
Born(1887-11-05)5 November 1887
Højelse, Denmark
Died22 September 1943(1943-09-22) (aged 55)
Kimmerslev, Denmark
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country representedDenmark
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  Denmark
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1912 Stockholm Team, Swedish system
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp Team, Swedish system

Hans Pedersen (5 November 1887 in Højelse, Køge Municipality, Sjælland, Denmark – 22 September 1943 in Kimmerslev, Køge Municipality)[1] was a Danish gymnast who competed in the 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics.[2]

He was a part of the Danish men's teams, which won two silver medals at the Swedish gymnastics system event at Stockholm in 1912 and at Antwerp in 1920. He was married to Kamilla Larsen from Storeskov in Denmark.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Hans Pedersen". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.
  2. ^ "Hans Pedersen". Olympedia. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  3. ^ Slægtsgårde på Midt Archived 2012-02-20 at the Wayback Machine Lyders Pedersen genealogy (property ownership, Gård 19 – Lerskovgård)
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