Erik Petersen (rower)
Erik Petersen at the 1964 European Championships | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 23 September 1939 Copenhagen, Denmark | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 21 February 2025 (aged 85) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Rowing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Roforeningen KVIK, Copenhagen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Erik Petersen (23 September 1939 – 21 February 2025) was a Danish rower. Together with Bjørn Hasløv, Kurt Helmudt and John Hansen he won a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 1964 European Championships in the coxless fours event. He also won a bronze medal at the 1970 World Rowing Championships with another team.