Johan Andersen (canoeist)
Danish canoeist (1920–2003)
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Johan Frederik Kobberup Andersen (24 January 1920] – 7 May 2003 in Struer) was a Danish sprint canoeist from Aarhus who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He won a silver medal in the K-1 1000 m event at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's canoe sprint | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1948 London | K-1 1000 m |
| World Championships | ||
 | 1950 Copenhagen | K-1 500 m |
| 1950 Copenhagen | K-1 4 x 500 m |
 | 1948 London | K-1 4 x 500 m |
Andersen also won a complete set of medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a gold (K-1 500 m: 1950), a silver (K-1 4 x 500 m: 1950), and a bronze (K-1 4 x 500 m: 1948).
At club level he roved in Struer Kajakklub. His kayaks were typically built by his brother, Svend.[1]
