About Gunnar Åkerlund
Lived 1923 – 2006 (aged 82). Gunnar Åkerlund was a Swedish kayaker and canoeist.
Ernst Gunnar Åkerlund (20 November 1923 – 4 October 2006) was a Swedish canoe sprinter who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He won two Olympic medals in the K-2 10000 m event: a gold in 1948 and a silver in 1952.
Åkerlund won three medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds (K-2 10000 m: 1950, K-4 1000 m: 1948) and a silver (K-4 1000 m: 1950).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gunnar Åkerlund?
Canoe racer (1923–2006)
When was Gunnar Åkerlund born?
Gunnar Åkerlund was born on 20 November 1923 in Nyköpings östra församling.
When did Gunnar Åkerlund die?
Gunnar Åkerlund died on 4 October 2006 in Nyköpings Alla Helgona.
What was Gunnar Åkerlund's occupation?
Gunnar Åkerlund was a kayaker and canoeist.
What nationality was Gunnar Åkerlund?
Gunnar Åkerlund was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gunnar Åkerlund. https://biography.guide/gunnar-akerlund/
MLA: "Gunnar Åkerlund." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gunnar-akerlund/.
Chicago: "Gunnar Åkerlund." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gunnar-akerlund/.
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