About Carl-Åke Ljung
Lived 1934 – 2023 (aged 88). Carl-Åke Ljung was a Swedish kayaker and canoeist.
Carl-Åke Ljung (16 August 1934 – 16 February 2023) was a Swedish sprint canoer who competed in the mid to late 1950s. He won a gold medal in the K-1 4 x 500 m event at the 1954 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Mâcon.
Ljung also competed in the K-2 1000 m event at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, but was eliminated in the heats.
Ljung died in Västervik on 16 February 2023, at the age of 88.
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Who was Carl-Åke Ljung?
Swedish canoeist
When was Carl-Åke Ljung born?
Carl-Åke Ljung was born on 16 August 1934 in Västervik.
When did Carl-Åke Ljung die?
Carl-Åke Ljung died on 13 February 2023 in Västervik Municipality.
What was Carl-Åke Ljung's occupation?
Carl-Åke Ljung was a kayaker and canoeist.
What nationality was Carl-Åke Ljung?
Carl-Åke Ljung was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carl-Åke Ljung. https://biography.guide/carl-ake-ljung/
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