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'''Claus Elsborg Olesen''' (born August 21, 1974 in [[Galten, Denmark|Galten]], [[Skanderborg Municipality|Skandenborg]]) is a retired Danish sailor, who specialized in two-person keelboat ([[Star (sailboat)|Star]]) class.<ref name=london2012>{{cite web|title=Claus Olesen|url=http://www.london2012.com/athlete/olesen-claus-1081799/|work=[[London 2012]]|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite sports-reference|Claus Olesen|http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ol/claus-olesen-1.html|1 November 2014}}</ref> He represented [[Denmark]] in the Star class in two editions of the Olympic Games (2004 and 2012), and also shared bronze medals with his partner [[Michael Hestbæk]] at the [[2012 Star World Championships]] in [[Hyères]], [[France]].<ref name=denmark-bronze>{{cite news|title=Scheidt And Prada Make It Two In A Row|url=http://www.sailing.org/27428.php|publisher=[[International Sailing Federation|ISAF]]|date=12 May 2012|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref> Olesen has also been training throughout most of his sporting career for Kaløvig Bådelaug Yacht Club in [[Århus]].<ref name=london2012/><ref>{{cite news|title=En OL-sejler fra Kaløvig Bådelaug var søndag involveret i en dødsulykke i Athen|trans_title=An Olympic sailor from Kaløvig Bådelaug was involved in a fatal accident in Athens on Sunday|language=Danish|url=http://www.tv2oj.dk/artikel/3749:Aarhus--AArhus-sejler-i-OL-ulykke|publisher=[[TV 2 (Denmark)]]|date=16 August 2004|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref>
'''Claus Elsborg Olesen''' (born August 21, 1974 in [[Galten, Denmark|Galten]], [[Skanderborg Municipality|Skandenborg]]) is a retired Danish sailor, who specialized in two-person keelboat ([[Star (sailboat)|Star]]) class.<ref name=london2012>{{cite web|title=Claus Olesen|url=http://www.london2012.com/athlete/olesen-claus-1081799/|work=[[London 2012]]|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite sports-reference|Claus Olesen|http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ol/claus-olesen-1.html|1 November 2014}}</ref> He represented [[Denmark]] in the Star class in two editions of the Olympic Games (2004 and 2012), and also shared bronze medals with his partner [[Michael Hestbæk]] at the [[2012 Star World Championships]] in [[Hyères]], [[France]].<ref name=denmark-bronze>{{cite news|title=Scheidt And Prada Make It Two In A Row|url=http://www.sailing.org/27428.php|publisher=[[International Sailing Federation|ISAF]]|date=12 May 2012|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref> Olesen has also been training throughout most of his sporting career for Kaløvig Bådelaug Yacht Club in [[Århus]].<ref name=london2012/><ref>{{cite news|title=En OL-sejler fra Kaløvig Bådelaug var søndag involveret i en dødsulykke i Athen|trans_title=An Olympic sailor from Kaløvig Bådelaug was involved in a fatal accident in Athens on Sunday|language=Danish|url=http://www.tv2oj.dk/artikel/3749:Aarhus--AArhus-sejler-i-OL-ulykke|publisher=[[TV 2 (Denmark)]]|date=16 August 2004|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref>


Olesen made his official debut at the [[2004 Summer Olympics]] in [[Athens]], where he paired up with Nicklas Holm in the [[Sailing at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Star class|Star]] class. On August 16, 2004, Olesen had almost been injured and charged in an automobile accident, when his partner Holm struck and killed a British pedestrian while speeding in his car on the way to witness the Danish handball team's prelim match.<ref>{{cite news|title=Denmark's Holm confirms he'll sail|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/08/18/denmark.sailing/|publisher=[[CNN]]|date=16 August 2004|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|title=Holm is former Danish sailor of year|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer04/sailing/news/story?id=1860178|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=16 August 2004|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref> Being overshadowed and cleared by the accident charges, the Danish duo recorded a net score of 83 points to establish a satisfying ninth-place finish in a fleet of seventeen boats, trailing behind Bermuda (led by four-time Olympian [[Peter Bromby]]) by a single mark.<ref>{{cite web|title=Men's Star Class|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics_2004/sailing/results/3531796.stm|work=[[Athens 2004]]|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=15 August 2004|accessdate=31 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Starbåd ude af medaljekamp|trans_title=Star sailors are out for the medal|language=Danish|url=http://www.b.dk/sport/starbaad-ude-af-medaljekamp|publisher=[[Berlingske]]|date=26 August 2004|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref>
Olesen made his official debut at the [[2004 Summer Olympics]] in [[Athens]], where he paired up with Nicklas Holm in the [[Sailing at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Star class|Star]] class. On August 16, 2004, Olesen had almost been injured and charged in an automobile accident, when his partner Holm struck and killed a British pedestrian while speeding in his car on the way to witness the Danish handball team's prelim match.<ref>{{cite news|title=Denmark's Holm confirms he'll sail|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/08/18/denmark.sailing/|publisher=[[CNN]]|date=16 August 2004|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Holm is former Danish sailor of year|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer04/sailing/news/story?id=1860178|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=16 August 2004|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref> Being overshadowed and cleared by the accident charges, the Danish duo recorded a net score of 83 points to establish a satisfying ninth-place finish in a fleet of seventeen boats, trailing behind Bermuda (led by four-time Olympian [[Peter Bromby]]) by a single mark.<ref>{{cite web|title=Men's Star Class|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics_2004/sailing/results/3531796.stm|work=[[Athens 2004]]|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=15 August 2004|accessdate=31 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Starbåd ude af medaljekamp|trans_title=Star sailors are out for the medal|language=Danish|url=http://www.b.dk/sport/starbaad-ude-af-medaljekamp|publisher=[[Berlingske]]|date=26 August 2004|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref>


Eight years after competing in his last Olympics, Olesen qualified as a 38-year-old veteran and a crew member for the Danish squad in the [[Sailing at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Star|Star]] class at the [[2012 Summer Olympics]] in [[London]] by placing third and receiving a berth from the [[2012 Star World Championships|World Championships]] in [[Hyères]], [[France]].<ref name=denmark-bronze/><ref>{{cite news|last=Lund|first=Kasper Heide|title=Danske starbådsejlere vinder VM-bronze|trans_title=Danish sailors win bronze at the World Champs|language=Danish|url=http://sporten.tv2.dk/2012-05-11-danske-starb%C3%A5dsejlere-vinder-vm-bronze|publisher=[[TV 2 (Denmark)]]|date=11 May 2012|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=VM Star: Fantastisk bronze til Michael Hestbæk & Claus Olesen|trans_title=Star World Champs: A brilliant bronze for Michael Hestbæk & Claus Olesen|language=Danish|url=http://sporten.tv2.dk/2012-05-11-danske-starb%C3%A5dsejlere-vinder-vm-bronze|publisher=Bådmagasinet|date=11 May 2012|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref> Teaming with his new partner and four-time Olympian [[Michael Hestbæk]] in the opening series, the Danish duo occupied an eleventh spot with a net score of 89, missing out a chance to compete for the medal race by nine points behind French sailors [[Pierre-Alexis Ponsot]] and [[Xavier Rohart]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Men's Star|url=http://www.london2012.com/sailing/event/star-men/phase=sam007101/doc=results.html|publisher=[[London 2012]]|accessdate=27 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Michael Hestbæks fjerde og sidste OL|trans_title=Michael Hestbæk competes in his fourth and final Olympics|language=Danish|url=http://dinby.dk/vestegnen/michael-hestbaeks-fjerde-og-sidste-ol|publisher=Dinby.dk|date=8 August 2012|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref>
Eight years after competing in his last Olympics, Olesen qualified as a 38-year-old veteran and a crew member for the Danish squad in the [[Sailing at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Star|Star]] class at the [[2012 Summer Olympics]] in [[London]] by placing third and receiving a berth from the [[2012 Star World Championships|World Championships]] in [[Hyères]], [[France]].<ref name=denmark-bronze/><ref>{{cite news|last=Lund|first=Kasper Heide|title=Danske starbådsejlere vinder VM-bronze|trans_title=Danish sailors win bronze at the World Champs|language=Danish|url=http://sporten.tv2.dk/2012-05-11-danske-starb%C3%A5dsejlere-vinder-vm-bronze|publisher=[[TV 2 (Denmark)]]|date=11 May 2012|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=VM Star: Fantastisk bronze til Michael Hestbæk & Claus Olesen|trans_title=Star World Champs: A brilliant bronze for Michael Hestbæk & Claus Olesen|language=Danish|url=http://sporten.tv2.dk/2012-05-11-danske-starb%C3%A5dsejlere-vinder-vm-bronze|publisher=Bådmagasinet|date=11 May 2012|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref> Teaming with his new partner and four-time Olympian [[Michael Hestbæk]] in the opening series, the Danish duo occupied an eleventh spot with a net score of 89, missing out a chance to compete for the medal race by nine points behind French sailors [[Pierre-Alexis Ponsot]] and [[Xavier Rohart]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Men's Star|url=http://www.london2012.com/sailing/event/star-men/phase=sam007101/doc=results.html|publisher=[[London 2012]]|accessdate=27 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Michael Hestbæks fjerde og sidste OL|trans_title=Michael Hestbæk competes in his fourth and final Olympics|language=Danish|url=http://dinby.dk/vestegnen/michael-hestbaeks-fjerde-og-sidste-ol|publisher=Dinby.dk|date=8 August 2012|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref>
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Claus Olesen
Personal information
Full nameClaus Elsborg Olesen
Nationality Denmark
Born (1974-08-21) 21 August 1974 (age 50)
Galten, Skanderborg,
Denmark
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight105 kg (231 lb)
Sailing career
ClassKeelboat
ClubKaløvig Bådelaug[1]
Medal record
Men's sailing
Representing  Denmark
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Hyères Star

Claus Elsborg Olesen (born August 21, 1974 in Galten, Skandenborg) is a retired Danish sailor, who specialized in two-person keelboat (Star) class.[1][2] He represented Denmark in the Star class in two editions of the Olympic Games (2004 and 2012), and also shared bronze medals with his partner Michael Hestbæk at the 2012 Star World Championships in Hyères, France.[3] Olesen has also been training throughout most of his sporting career for Kaløvig Bådelaug Yacht Club in Århus.[1][4]

Olesen made his official debut at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, where he paired up with Nicklas Holm in the Star class. On August 16, 2004, Olesen had almost been injured and charged in an automobile accident, when his partner Holm struck and killed a British pedestrian while speeding in his car on the way to witness the Danish handball team's prelim match.[5][6] Being overshadowed and cleared by the accident charges, the Danish duo recorded a net score of 83 points to establish a satisfying ninth-place finish in a fleet of seventeen boats, trailing behind Bermuda (led by four-time Olympian Peter Bromby) by a single mark.[7][8]

Eight years after competing in his last Olympics, Olesen qualified as a 38-year-old veteran and a crew member for the Danish squad in the Star class at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London by placing third and receiving a berth from the World Championships in Hyères, France.[3][9][10] Teaming with his new partner and four-time Olympian Michael Hestbæk in the opening series, the Danish duo occupied an eleventh spot with a net score of 89, missing out a chance to compete for the medal race by nine points behind French sailors Pierre-Alexis Ponsot and Xavier Rohart.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Claus Olesen". London 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Claus Olesen". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2016-12-04. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Scheidt And Prada Make It Two In A Row". ISAF. 12 May 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  4. ^ "En OL-sejler fra Kaløvig Bådelaug var søndag involveret i en dødsulykke i Athen" (in Danish). TV 2 (Denmark). 16 August 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Denmark's Holm confirms he'll sail". CNN. 16 August 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  6. ^ "Holm is former Danish sailor of year". ESPN. 16 August 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  7. ^ "Men's Star Class". Athens 2004. BBC Sport. 15 August 2004. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  8. ^ "Starbåd ude af medaljekamp" (in Danish). Berlingske. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Lund, Kasper Heide (11 May 2012). "Danske starbådsejlere vinder VM-bronze" (in Danish). TV 2 (Denmark). Retrieved 1 November 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ "VM Star: Fantastisk bronze til Michael Hestbæk & Claus Olesen" (in Danish). Bådmagasinet. 11 May 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Men's Star". London 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
  12. ^ "Michael Hestbæks fjerde og sidste OL" (in Danish). Dinby.dk. 8 August 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)

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