Erik Pettersson

Erik Håkan Pettersson (born 4 April 1944) is a retired Swedish cyclist. He was part of the road racing team of four Pettersson brothers, known as Fåglum brothers, who won the world title in 1967–1969 and a silver medal at the 1968 Olympics; three of the brothers were also part of the bronze-winning road team at the 1964 Games. In 1967 they were awarded the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal.

Erik was the fastest sprinter among the Fåglum brothers; he was nicknamed Rödtoppen for his red hair. He turned professional after the 1969 World Championships, together with the other brothers, but had little success and retired in 1971.

Major results

1964

1966

1967

National Road Championships

3rd Overall Tour du Maroc 1968

1969

1970 5th Coppa Placci 9th Overall Paris–Luxembourg 1971 5th Overall Tour de Romandie 5th Overall Paris–Nice