About Ivar Nilsson
Lived 1933 – 2019 (aged 85). Ivar Nilsson was a Swedish speed skater.
Ivar Bengt Nilsson (12 June 1933 – 26 February 2019) was a Swedish speed skater who won a bronze all-round medal at the 1962 world championships. He competed at the 1960 and 1964 Winter Olympics in 1,500 m, 5,000 m and 10,000 m events with his best achievement having been a fourth place finish in the 10,000 m event in 1960.
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Who was Ivar Nilsson?
Swedish Olympic speed skater (1933–2019)
When was Ivar Nilsson born?
Ivar Nilsson was born on 12 June 1933 in Gothenburg Municipality.
When did Ivar Nilsson die?
Ivar Nilsson died on 26 February 2019 in Hindås.
What was Ivar Nilsson's occupation?
Ivar Nilsson was a speed skater.
What nationality was Ivar Nilsson?
Ivar Nilsson was Swedish.
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