About Erik Bladström
Lived 1918 – 1998 (aged 80). Erik Bladström was a Swedish canoeist.
Bror Erik Alvar Bladström (29 March 1918 – 21 May 1998) was a Swedish sprint canoeist who competed in the late 1930s. He won a gold medal in the folding K-2 10000 m event at the 1936 Summer Olympics, where he was the youngest competitor, aged 18.
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Who was Erik Bladström?
Canoe racer (1918–1998)
When was Erik Bladström born?
Erik Bladström was born on 29 March 1918 in Västervik.
When did Erik Bladström die?
Erik Bladström died on 21 May 1998 in Västervik.
What was Erik Bladström's occupation?
Erik Bladström was a canoeist.
What nationality was Erik Bladström?
Erik Bladström was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Erik Bladström. https://biography.guide/erik-bladstrom/
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