About Gunnar Olsson
Born 1960. Gunnar Olsson is a Swedish kayaker and canoeist.
Gunnar Olsson (born 26 April 1960) is a Swedish sprint canoer who competed from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event at Barcelona in 1992.
Olsson also won a silver medal in the K-2 10000 m event in Copenhagen at the 1993 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships and two bronze medals in the K-4 10000 m event in Poznań 1993 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships and in the K-2 1000 m event in Copenhagen 1993 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Gunnar Olsson?
Canoe racer
When was Gunnar Olsson born?
Gunnar Olsson was born on 26 April 1960 in Timrå.
What is Gunnar Olsson's occupation?
Gunnar Olsson is a kayaker and canoeist.
What nationality is Gunnar Olsson?
Gunnar Olsson is Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gunnar Olsson (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gunnar Olsson. https://biography.guide/gunnar-olsson-kayaker/
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