Erling Jessen (born 31 August 1938) is a Danish former canoe sprinter who won a bronze medal in the K-1 4×500 m relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1] In 1970–71 he was chairman of the Stoholm IF club.[2]

Erling Jessen
Jessen in 1960
Personal information
Born31 August 1938 (1938-08-31) (age 85)
Kolding, Denmark
Height174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
SportCanoe racing
ClubKajakklubben Pagaj, Holstebro
Medal record
Representing  Denmark
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Rome K-1 4×500 m

References edit

  1. ^ Erling Jessen. Sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Formandsliste. stoholm-if.dk