About Johnny Höglin
Born 1943. Johnny Höglin is a Swedish speed skater.
Hans Johnny Höglin (born 26 February 1943) is a Swedish speed skater whose greatest moment was to win a gold medal in the 10000-meter event at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France.
Höglin was a surprise winner, having never placed higher than 10th in the European or World Championships, and having finished fifth in the 1500 and 5000-meter races at the 1968 Olympics. He nevertheless edged favorite Fred Anton Maier by 0.3 seconds to win the 10000 meters.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Johnny Höglin?
Swedish speed skater
When was Johnny Höglin born?
Johnny Höglin was born on 26 February 1943 in Storfors Municipality.
What is Johnny Höglin's occupation?
Johnny Höglin is a speed skater.
What nationality is Johnny Höglin?
Johnny Höglin is Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Höglin. https://biography.guide/johnny-hoglin/
MLA: "Johnny Höglin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-hoglin/.
Chicago: "Johnny Höglin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-hoglin/.
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