Harald Christensen (wrestler)

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Jens Harald Christensen (4 January 1884 – 8 August 1959) was a Greco-Roman wrestler from Denmark.[2] He won a world title in 1907, placing third in 1908 and 1910. He also held European titles in 1909 and 1911.[3] He competed at the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics, but finished outside the podium.[1]

Harald Christensen
Personal information
Born(1884-01-04)4 January 1884
Copenhagen, Denmark[1]
Died8 August 1959(1959-08-08) (aged 75)
United States
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubAK DAN, Ballerup
Medal record
Representing  Denmark
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1907 Frankfurt 85 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1908 Vienna 75 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1910 Düsseldorf 85 kg

Domestically Christensen held the Danish middleweight title in 1907–14. In 1909 he turned professional, and in 1915 immigrated to the United States where he worked as a wrestling and swimming coach at the University of Iowa.[4] There he was known under the name Harold Mike Howard.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Harald Christensen Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
  2. ^ "Harald Christensen". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Christensen, Harald (DEN)". iat.uni-leipzig.de.[dead link]
  4. ^ Christensen, Harald. Nordisk familjebok. p. 269
  5. ^ Wrestling class in Old Armory, The University of Iowa, January 1925. iowaheritage.org
  6. ^ Hall of Fame. brydning.dk
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