About Gunnar Johansson
Lived 1919 – 1998 (aged 79). Gunnar Johansson was a Swedish canoeist.
Gunnar Johansson (23 March 1919 – 11 December 1998) was a Swedish sprint canoeist who competed from the late 1930s to the late 1940s. He won two medals at the 1938 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Vaxholm with a gold in the K-2 10000 m and a bronze in the K-4 1000 m events.
Johannsson also competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in the C-2 1000 m and C-2 10000 m events, finishing sixth in both.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gunnar Johansson?
Swedish canoeist (1919-1998)
When was Gunnar Johansson born?
Gunnar Johansson was born on 23 March 1919 in Södertälje.
When did Gunnar Johansson die?
Gunnar Johansson died on 11 December 1998 in Södertälje.
What was Gunnar Johansson's occupation?
Gunnar Johansson was a canoeist.
What nationality was Gunnar Johansson?
Gunnar Johansson was Swedish.
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· DBpedia: Gunnar Johansson (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gunnar Johansson. https://biography.guide/gunnar-johansson-canoeist/
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