About Eva Karlsson
Born 1961. Eva Karlsson is a Swedish kayaker and canoeist.
Eva Karlsson (born 21 September 1961) is a Swedish sprint canoer who competed in the 1980s. She won a silver medal in the K-4 500 m event at the 1984 Summer Olympics, together with teammates Susanne Wiberg-Gunnarsson, Anna Olsson and Agneta Andersson.
Karlsson's husband Thomas Ohlsson won a silver medal in the K-4 1000 m event at those same games.
She also won a bronze medal in the K-4 500 m event at the 1981 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Nottingham.
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Who is Eva Karlsson?
Swedish sprint canoer
When was Eva Karlsson born?
Eva Karlsson was born on 21 September 1961 in Karlskoga.
What is Eva Karlsson's occupation?
Eva Karlsson is a kayaker and canoeist.
What nationality is Eva Karlsson?
Eva Karlsson is Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eva Karlsson. https://biography.guide/eva-karlsson/
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