Erik Larsen (rower)

Erik Christian Larsen (20 February 1928 – 10 April 1952) was a Danish rower who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Erik Larsen

Personal information
Born	20 February 1928 Herfølge
Died	10 April 1952(1952-04-10) (aged 24) Ringsted
Sport
Sport	Rowing
Medal record Men's rowing Representing  Denmark Olympic Games 1948 London Coxed four European Rowing Championships 1950 Milan Single sculls 1951 Mâcon Single scull

He was born in Herfølge, Køge Municipality and died in Ringsted, Region Sjælland. In 1948 he was a crew member of the Danish boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed four event.[1] He won a gold medal in single scull at the 1950 European Rowing Championships in Milan.[2]

References

1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Erik Larsen". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
2. Heckert, Karlheinz. "Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Einer)" (in German). Sport Komplett. Retrieved 27 March 2018.