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Gunnar Sjölin

1924 – 2015

Olympic Swedish speed skater

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About Gunnar Sjölin

Lived 1924 – 2015 (aged 91). Gunnar Sjölin was a Swedish speed skater.

Gunnar Enock Sjölin (9 March 1924 – 20 July 2015) was a Swedish speed skater. He competed at the 1956 and 1960 Winter Olympics with the best result of 12th place in the 5000 m in 1956.

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Important facts

Born

9 March 1924, Sandarne parish

Birth century

20th century

Died

20 July 2015, Söderhamn Municipality

Occupation

Speed skater

Nationality

Sweden

Also known as

Gunnar Enock Sjölin

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Gunnar Sjölin's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gunnar Sjölin?

Olympic Swedish speed skater

When was Gunnar Sjölin born?

Gunnar Sjölin was born on 9 March 1924 in Sandarne parish.

When did Gunnar Sjölin die?

Gunnar Sjölin died on 20 July 2015 in Söderhamn Municipality.

What was Gunnar Sjölin's occupation?

Gunnar Sjölin was a speed skater.

What nationality was Gunnar Sjölin?

Gunnar Sjölin was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gunnar Sjölin

· Wikidata: Q19881745

· DBpedia: Gunnar Sjölin

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gunnar Sjölin. https://biography.guide/gunnar-sjolin/

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