About Einar Hansen
Lived 1898 – 1947 (aged 48). Einar Hansen was a Danish amateur wrestler and wrestler.
Ejnar Hansen (20 December 1898 – 26 March 1947) was a Danish wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman light heavyweight at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Einar Hansen then achieved the best result of his career at the 1930 European Championship in Stockholm. There he defeated the German champion Willi Müller and Alfred Teaearu from Estonia and only lost to Carl Westergren from Sweden. These results brought him 2nd place and winning the silver medal in a light heavyweight.
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Who was Einar Hansen?
Danish amateur wrestler (1898-1947)
When was Einar Hansen born?
Einar Hansen was born on 20 December 1898 in Nykøbing Falster.
When did Einar Hansen die?
Einar Hansen died on 26 March 1947 in Copenhagen.
What was Einar Hansen's occupation?
Einar Hansen was an amateur wrestler and wrestler.
What nationality was Einar Hansen?
Einar Hansen was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Einar Hansen. https://biography.guide/einar-hansen-amateur-wrestler/
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