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David Johansson

1926 – 2005

Swedish cross-country skier

Cross-country skier Cross-country skiing (sport)
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About David Johansson

Lived 1926 – 2005 (aged 79). David Johansson was a Swedish cross-country skier and cross-country skiing (sport).

David Johansson (16 August 1926 – 24 September 2005), called Dalle, was a Swedish cross-country skier who won the 38th Vasaloppet ski race in 1961 in a new record time of 4 hours, 45 minutes and 10 seconds. After his own career, David Johansson coached the Swedish skier Thomas Magnusson.

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Important facts

Born
16 August 1926, Delsbo parish
Birth century
20th century
Died
24 September 2005, Delsbo, Sweden
Occupation
Cross-country skier, Cross-country skiing (sport)
Nationality
Sweden

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Johansson?

Swedish cross-country skier (1926-2005)

When was David Johansson born?

David Johansson was born on 16 August 1926 in Delsbo parish.

When did David Johansson die?

David Johansson died on 24 September 2005 in Delsbo, Sweden.

What was David Johansson's occupation?

David Johansson was a cross-country skier and cross-country skiing (sport).

What nationality was David Johansson?

David Johansson was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Johansson

· Wikidata: Q5235652

· DBpedia: David Johansson (skier)

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