About Björn Thofelt
Born 1935. Björn Thofelt is a Swedish modern pentathlete.
Björn Thofelt (born 12 June 1935) is a former Swedish modern pentathlete. He won an individual world title in 1954 and finished third with the Swedish team. He also competed at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics. In 1956, the Swedish team was a favorite, as it included the 1952 and 1956 Olympic champion Lars Hall. However, Thofelt had drawn the lot for a very peculiar horse in the equestrian event; he fell twice, suffered a concussion, and had to withdraw. At the 1960 Olympics he injured his hand, and finished 30th individually and sixth with the team.
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Who is Björn Thofelt?
modern pentathlete
When was Björn Thofelt born?
Björn Thofelt was born on 12 June 1935 in Stockholm.
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Björn Thofelt is a modern pentathlete.
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Björn Thofelt is Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Björn Thofelt. https://biography.guide/bjorn-thofelt/
MLA: "Björn Thofelt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bjorn-thofelt/.
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