Simon Hansen
Welcome. My name is Simon Hansen, OLY and I am an Olympic sprinter from Denmark. I have represented my country at numerous international championships in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay. In 2021 I competed for Denmark at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in the 4x100m relay.
I am the current Danish national record holder in the 200m with 20.49 and the 4x100m relay with 38.16.
I am currently training for the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon and the 2022 European Championships in Munich, Germany. However, the biggest goal is becoming a two-time Olympian in Paris 2024. In addition to being an athlete, I also coach and mentor young athletes from a wide variety of sports. Welcome to my journey towards the top of international athletics. Welcome to my story.
I am the current Danish national record holder in the 200m with 20.49 and the 4x100m relay with 38.16.
I am currently training for the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon and the 2022 European Championships in Munich, Germany. However, the biggest goal is becoming a two-time Olympian in Paris 2024. In addition to being an athlete, I also coach and mentor young athletes from a wide variety of sports. Welcome to my journey towards the top of international athletics. Welcome to my story.
About Me
Simon Hansen
- Tokyo Olympian 2021 in the 4x100m relay. Watch a video of the race here (the Danish team in lane 7).
- National 200m record holder with 20.49 and national/nordic 4x100m relay record holder with 38.16.
- National 200m champion 2016 & 2019. National 60m champion 2020.
- A total of 23 national titles;
- 8 national senior titles.
- 15 national youth/junior/U23 titles.
- Top 10 placings at the Olympic Games, European U23 Championships, the European Games, and the 2015 U18 World Championships.
- 60m PB og 6.75, 100m PB of 10.24, & 200m PB of 20.49.
- Multiple wins on the international/professional track circuit.
- Sprint Consultant for numerous Danish footballers and athletes.
- Co-founder of RunFasterDK - sprint and movement training for all sports.
National Team Sprinter & National Champion
Since 2015, at the age of 17, I have been a part of the Danish national team. I have been at the top of the national rankings in the 60m, 100m, and 200m sprints ever since. I have finished in the top 12 at international championships such as the European and World Championships. I have won national championships in both the 60m and 200m sprints. I currently hold personal bests of 6.75 seconds in the 60m, 10.24 seconds in the 100m, and 20.49 seconds in the 200m which is the Danish national record. My biggest goal over the next decade is to become one of the best sprinter's - both in Europe and in the World as well as making my second Olympic team.
Sprint Consultant and Personal Coach
Besides being an international sprinter and national team member, I act as the personal speed, conditioning, and weight training consultant for numerous athletes in many different sports. My goals as a personal speed and performance coach are to increase the speed, agility and quickness of every athlete so that they may excel in their chosen sports. I have trained soccer and handball players in how to get faster and move more efficiently and I have worked with other elite athletes on their respective sports specific needs from a performance perspective.
Besides working one-on-one with talented athletes, I also offer online, digital training programs here on my website. To check these out, simply navigate to my online webshop to get started!
Besides working one-on-one with talented athletes, I also offer online, digital training programs here on my website. To check these out, simply navigate to my online webshop to get started!
My Why
When you enjoy the journey, you are able to compete with the best whilst also being able to cherish every moment. I want to break every single record I set my sights on, I want to compete with the best athletes in the world, and I want to do it with the same passion and love for the sport as I have always had.