About Gunnar Eriksson
Lived 1921 – 1982 (aged 61). Gunnar Eriksson was a Swedish cross-country skier.
Krång Erik Gunnar Eriksson (13 September 1921 – 8 July 1982) was a Swedish cross-country skier who won two medals at the 1948 Winter Olympics, a gold in the 4 × 10 km relay and a bronze in the individual 18 km. Eriksson won the 50 km event at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, but finished 12th at the 1952 Olympics and 21st at the 1954 World Championships.
Olympic Games 2 medals – (1 gold, 1 bronze) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1948 27 Bronze — Gold 1952 31 — 12 —
World Championships 1 medal – (1 gold) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1950 29 — Gold —
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Who was Gunnar Eriksson?
Swedish cross-country skier
When was Gunnar Eriksson born?
Gunnar Eriksson was born on 3 January 1921 in Mora.
When did Gunnar Eriksson die?
Gunnar Eriksson died on 8 July 1982 in Mora.
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Gunnar Eriksson was a cross-country skier.
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Gunnar Eriksson was Swedish.
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