About Hans Wetterström
Lived 1923 – 1980 (aged 56). Hans Wetterström was a Swedish kayaker and canoeist.
Hans Wetterström (11 December 1923 – 17 November 1980) was a Swedish canoe sprinter. He competed in the 10,000 m doubles event at the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Olympics and finished in first, second and fourth place, respectively.
Wetterström also won four medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds (K-2 10000 m: 1950, K-4 1000 m: 1948) and two silvers (K-4 1000 m: 1950, K-4 10000 m: 1954).
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Who was Hans Wetterström?
Canoe racer (1923–1980)
When was Hans Wetterström born?
Hans Wetterström was born on 11 December 1923 in Nyköping.
When did Hans Wetterström die?
Hans Wetterström died on 17 November 1980 in Nyköping.
What was Hans Wetterström's occupation?
Hans Wetterström was a kayaker and canoeist.
What nationality was Hans Wetterström?
Hans Wetterström was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hans Wetterström. https://biography.guide/hans-wetterstrom/
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