About Jan Halvarsson
Lived 1942 – 2020 (aged 77). Jan Halvarsson was a Swedish cross-country skier.
Jan Ivar "Janne" Halvarsson (26 December 1942 – 5 May 2020) was a Swedish cross-country skier.
Career He competed at the 1968 Winter Olympics in the 15, 30, 50 and 4 × 10 km events and won a silver medal in the relay, finishing fifth in the 15 km and seventh in the 50 km. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1970 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1968 25 5 12 7 Silver
World Championships 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1966 23 — — 8 — 1970 27 — — — Bronze
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Who was Jan Halvarsson?
Swedish cross-country skier (1942-2020)
When was Jan Halvarsson born?
Jan Halvarsson was born on 26 December 1942 in Östersund.
When did Jan Halvarsson die?
Jan Halvarsson died on 5 May 2020 in Hammerdal.
What was Jan Halvarsson's occupation?
Jan Halvarsson was a cross-country skier.
What nationality was Jan Halvarsson?
Jan Halvarsson was Swedish.
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