About Erik August Larsson
Lived 1912 – 1982 (aged 69). Erik August Larsson was a Swedish cross-country skier.
Erik August Larsson (12 April 1912 – 10 March 1982) was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s. He won two medals at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with a gold in the 18 km and a bronze in the 4 × 10 km relay. The same year he was awarded the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal. Larsson also won a bronze in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1935 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
Olympic Games 2 medals – (1 gold, 1 bronze) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1936 23 Gold — Bronze
World Championships 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1935 22 24 Bronze 1938 25 12 —
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Who was Erik August Larsson?
Swedish cross-country skier
When was Erik August Larsson born?
Erik August Larsson was born on 20 April 1912 in Kiruna.
When did Erik August Larsson die?
Erik August Larsson died on 10 March 1982 in Jukkasjärvi.
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Erik August Larsson was a cross-country skier.
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Erik August Larsson was Swedish.
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