About Hasse Börjes
Born 1948. Hasse Börjes is a Swedish speed skater.
Hasse Börjes (born 25 January 1948) is a Swedish speed skater, Olympic silver medalist and former world record holder in the 500 m.
Born in Rättvik, at the 1972 Olympics in Sapporo Börjes was silver medalist at the 500 meter speed skating event. During those games he also was the Swedish flag-bearer during the opening ceremony.
Hasse Börjes improved the world record on 500m three times in 1970 (38.9 seconds, 38.87, and 38.46 seconds), and equaled the then record in 1972 (38.0 seconds).
World records
Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Hasse Börjes?
Swedish speed skater
When was Hasse Börjes born?
Hasse Börjes was born on 25 January 1948 in Rättvik Municipality.
What is Hasse Börjes's occupation?
Hasse Börjes is a speed skater.
What nationality is Hasse Börjes?
Hasse Börjes is Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hasse Börjes. https://biography.guide/hasse-borjes/
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