Frederik Petersen
Danish javelin thrower
About Frederik Petersen
Lived 1888 – 1964 (aged 76). Frederik Petersen was a Danish association football player, athletics competitor and sprinter.
Frederik Oluf Nikolaj Petersen (16 July 1888 – 20 November 1964) was a Danish track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Vejleby, Rødby and died in Copenhagen. In 1920 he finished eleventh in the shot put event and nineteenth in the javelin throw competition.
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Who was Frederik Petersen?
Danish javelin thrower (1888-1964)
When was Frederik Petersen born?
Frederik Petersen was born on 16 July 1888.
When did Frederik Petersen die?
Frederik Petersen died on 20 November 1964.
What was Frederik Petersen's occupation?
Frederik Petersen was an association football player, athletics competitor and sprinter.
What nationality was Frederik Petersen?
Frederik Petersen was Danish.
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