Johan Abram Persson
| Johan Abram Persson | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 13 July 1898 |
| Died | 24 February 1971 (aged 72) |
| Professional information | |
| Club | Arjeplogs SK |
Johan Abram Persson, born 13 July 1898, dead 24 February 1971, was a Swedish (Sami) cross-country skier, fisherman, sloyer and wolfhunter. He was the son of Per Larsson and Anna Stina Bassem from Luokta lappby, and lived in Skierfa near the Pite River throughout his entire life.
Competing for Arjeplogs SK in club competitions and for Sweden in international events, he won Vasaloppet in 1929.[1]
References
- ↑ "Vasaloppet" (PDF) (in Swedish). Vasaloppet. Retrieved 1 December 2013.