Kjeld Nielsen (July 26, 1887 – February 14, 1910) was a Danish

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. He competed in the

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. In the 1500 metres event, Nielsen placed sixth in his initial semifinal heat and did not advance to the final. He also participated in the 5 miles race but was again eliminated in the first round.

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* * * * 1887 births 1910 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Denmark Danish male middle-distance runners Danish male long-distance runners 20th-century Danish sportsmen Place of birth missing {{Denmark-athletics-bio-stub