John Westbergh
Swedish Nordic combined skier
About John Westbergh
Lived 1915 – 2002 (aged 87). John Westbergh was a Swedish ski jumper, nordic combined skier and cross-country skier.
John Westbergh (6 August 1915 – 12 November 2002) was a Swedish Nordic skier who competed in the 1930s. In the military patrol event at the 1936 Summer Olympics he won the bronze medal with his Swedish team. He won two silver medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, in 1938 (Nordic combined) and in 1939 (cross-country skiing 4 × 10 km relay).
Westbergh also won the 18 km event at the 1938 Holmenkollen ski festival.
Cross-country skiing results World Championships 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1938 22 28—— 1939 23 ——Silver
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Who was John Westbergh?
Swedish Nordic combined skier (1915–2002)
When was John Westbergh born?
John Westbergh was born on 6 August 1915 in Örnsköldsvik, Bredbyn.
When did John Westbergh die?
John Westbergh died on 12 November 2002 in Örnsköldsvik, Bredbyn.
What was John Westbergh's occupation?
John Westbergh was a ski jumper, nordic combined skier and cross-country skier.
What nationality was John Westbergh?
John Westbergh was Swedish.
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