Holger Nielsen
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For other people with the same name, see Holger Nielsen (disambiguation).
Holger Louis Nielsen (18 December 1866 in Copenhagen – 26 January 1955 in Hellerup) was a Danish fencer, sport shooter, and athlete.[1] He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens.[2] He is probably best known for drawing up the first set of rules for the game of handball.[3]
Quick Facts Olympic medal record, Representing Denmark ...
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Representing Denmark | ||
Men's Fencing | ||
1896 Athens | Sabre | |
Men's Shooting | ||
1896 Athens | Free pistol | |
1896 Athens | 25 metre rapid fire pistol |
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