Richard Olsen

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Peter Richard Olsen (31 October 1911 – 13 February 1956) was a Danish rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

BornPeter Richard Olsen
31 October 1911
Died13 February 1956(1956-02-13) (aged 44)
Sorø
SportRowing
ClubSorø Roklub
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Richard Olsen
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BornPeter Richard Olsen
31 October 1911
Died13 February 1956(1956-02-13) (aged 44)
Sorø
Sport
SportRowing
ClubSorø Roklub
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  Denmark
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1936 BerlinCoxless pair
European Rowing Championships
Silver medal – second place1929 BydgoszczCoxed four
Gold medal – first place1930 LiègeCoxed four
Silver medal – second place1931 ParisCoxed four
Silver medal – second place1932 BelgradeCoxed four
Gold medal – first place1933 BudapestCoxless four
Silver medal – second place1937 AmsterdamCoxless pair
Bronze medal – third place1938 MilanCoxless pair
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In 1936 he won the silver medal with his partner Harry Larsen in the coxless pairs competition.[1]

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