Gunnar Larsson (cross-country skier)
Larsson at the 1968 Olympics | |||||||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||||||
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Born |
1 July 1944 (age 71) Järna, Vansbro, Sweden | ||||||||||||
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||
Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) | ||||||||||||
Sport | |||||||||||||
Sport | Cross-country skiing | ||||||||||||
Club | Hulåns IF, Dala-Järna, Vansbro | ||||||||||||
Medal record
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Ål Lars Gunnar "Hulån" Larsson (born 1 July 1944) was a retired Swedish cross-country skier. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Winter Olympics in the 15, 30, 50 and 4×10 km events and won two medals in 1968: a silver in the 4×10 km relay and a bronze over 15 km. In 1972 he finished fourth in the relay and 30 km events.[1][2]
Domestically, Larsson won Swedish titles in the 15 km in 1971 and in the 30 km in 1969. His son Mats also became an Olympic cross-country skier.[1]
References
- 1 2 Gunnar Larsson. sports-reference.com
- ↑ Gunnar Larsson. Swedish Olympic Committee
External links
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