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Ingvar Pettersson

1926 – 1996

Swedish race walker

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About Ingvar Pettersson

Lived 1926 – 1996 (aged 70). Ingvar Pettersson was a Swedish athletics competitor.

Ingvar Albin Henrik Pettersson (19 January 1926 – 2 July 1996) was a Swedish race walker who won a bronze medal in the 50 km at the 1964 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

19 January 1926, Norrtälje

Birth century

20th century

Died

2 July 1996

Occupation

Athletics competitor

Nationality

Sweden

Also known as

Ingvar Albin Henrik Pettersson

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ingvar Pettersson?

Swedish race walker (1926–1996)

When was Ingvar Pettersson born?

Ingvar Pettersson was born on 19 January 1926 in Norrtälje.

When did Ingvar Pettersson die?

Ingvar Pettersson died on 2 July 1996.

What was Ingvar Pettersson's occupation?

Ingvar Pettersson was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Ingvar Pettersson?

Ingvar Pettersson was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ingvar Pettersson

· Wikidata: Q1663471

· DBpedia: Ingvar Pettersson (race walker)

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