About Gösta Björk
Lived 1900 – 1955 (aged 54). Gösta Björk was a Swedish sports executive.
Gösta Björk (5 November 1900 – 11 February 1955) was a Swedish sports administrator who served as the first President of International Handball Federation (IHF).
He was also the President of Swedish Handball Federation from 1939 to 1948. In 1950, he was nominated as Secretary General of the Swedish Olympic Committee. He died on 11 February 1955 after a long illness.
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Who was Gösta Björk?
Swedish sports administrator
When was Gösta Björk born?
Gösta Björk was born on 5 November 1900 in Stockholm.
When did Gösta Björk die?
Gösta Björk died on 11 February 1955 in Stockholm.
What was Gösta Björk's occupation?
Gösta Björk was a sports executive.
What nationality was Gösta Björk?
Gösta Björk was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gösta Björk. https://biography.guide/gosta-bjork/
MLA: "Gösta Björk." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gosta-bjork/.
Chicago: "Gösta Björk." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gosta-bjork/.
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