Fritz Hansen

Fritz Edvard Hansen (30 January 1855 – 11 November 1921) was a Danish lieutenant colonel and sports executive, who served as the 4th chairman of the Danish Sports Confederation (DIF) from 1901 until 1909. He successfully established a stable organizational structure for DIF, helping athletes connect with the broader international community through their participation in world competitions.

Sporting career In 1901, Hansen was appointed as the fourth chairman of the Danish Sports Confederation (replacing Niels V. Holbek), a position that he held for eight years, from 1901 until 1909, when he was replaced by Johan L. Nathansen.

Death and legacy Hansen died in Haderslev on 11 November 1921, at the age of 79. In recognition of his contributions, he received several prestigious awards, such as a Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, the Order of the Savior from Greece, the Order of St. Anna from Russia, and the Order of the Sword from Sweden.