About Leo Nielsen
Lived 1909 – 1968 (aged 59). Leo Nielsen was a Danish sport cyclist.
Carl Leo Holger Nielsen (5 March 1909 – 15 June 1968) was a Danish track cyclist who won a gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics with Henry Hansen and Orla Jørgensen and a silver medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics with Hansen and Frode Sørensen.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leo Nielsen?
Danish racing cyclist (1909-1968)
When was Leo Nielsen born?
Leo Nielsen was born on 5 March 1909 in Randers.
When did Leo Nielsen die?
Leo Nielsen died on 15 June 1968 in Copenhagen.
What was Leo Nielsen's occupation?
Leo Nielsen was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Leo Nielsen?
Leo Nielsen was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leo Nielsen. https://biography.guide/leo-nielsen/
MLA: "Leo Nielsen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leo-nielsen/.
Chicago: "Leo Nielsen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leo-nielsen/.
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