Carl Axel Holger Petersen (15 February 1902 – 27 September 1983) was a Danish

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength. Within e ...

. He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the

1928 Summer Olympics The 1928 Summer Olympics ( nl, Olympische Zomerspelen 1928), officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad ( nl, Spelen van de IXe Olympiade) and commonly known as Amsterdam 1928, was an international multi-sport event that was celebrated from ...

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1902 births 1983 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1928 Summer Olympics Danish male long-distance runners Olympic athletes for Denmark Place of birth missing {{Denmark-athletics-bio-stub