About Anders Törnkvist
Lived 1920 – 1986 (aged 65). Anders Törnkvist was a Swedish cross-country skier.
Anders Lennart Törnkvist (4 March 1920 – 21 January 1986) was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He finished fourth in the 50 km event at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lake Placid, New York.
Törnkvist competed in two Winter Olympic Games in the 50 km event, finishing fifth in 1948 and tenth in 1952.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1948 27 — 5 — 1952 31 — 10 —
World Championships Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1950 29 — 4 —
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Who was Anders Törnkvist?
Swedish cross country skier (1920-1986)
When was Anders Törnkvist born?
Anders Törnkvist was born on 4 March 1920 in Mora.
When did Anders Törnkvist die?
Anders Törnkvist died on 21 January 1986 in Mora.
What was Anders Törnkvist's occupation?
Anders Törnkvist was a cross-country skier.
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Anders Törnkvist was Swedish.
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