About Ebbe Wallén
Lived 1917 – 2009 (aged 92). Ebbe Wallén was a Swedish bobsledder.
Olympics in Cortina. The Swedish four-man bobsleigh team strengthens its side with a cup of hot chocolate after the races. From left: Gunnar Åhs, Ebbe Wallén, Sune Skagerling and Olle Axelsson. Ebbe Wallén (January 2, 1917 – July 19, 2009) was a Swedish bobsledder who competed in the 1956 Winter Olympics.
Together with Olle Axelsson, Sune Skagerling, and Gunnar Åhs he was a crew member of Sweden I who finished 16th in the four-man event.
He was born in Väddö and grew up in Virserum.
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Who was Ebbe Wallén?
Swedish bobsledder
When was Ebbe Wallén born?
Ebbe Wallén was born on 2 January 1917.
When did Ebbe Wallén die?
Ebbe Wallén died on 19 July 2009.
What was Ebbe Wallén's occupation?
Ebbe Wallén was a bobsledder.
What nationality was Ebbe Wallén?
Ebbe Wallén was Swedish.
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