About Kjell Johansson
Lived 1946 – 2011 (aged 65). Kjell Johansson was a Swedish table tennis player.
Kjell Johansson (5 October 1946 – 24 October 2011) was a Swedish table tennis player.
From 1963 to 1977, he won several medals in singles, doubles, and team events in the European Table Tennis Championships and in the World Table Tennis Championships. He won the 1965 Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal. He was a native of Eskilstuna.
He also won three English Open titles.
Johansson was called Hammaren, which means "The Hammer" in Swedish, because of his hard forehand. His brother Christer Johansson was also an international table tennis player.
Johansson died in Eksjö on 24 October 2011, aged 65, following a long illness.
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Who was Kjell Johansson?
Swedish table tennis player (1946–2011)
When was Kjell Johansson born?
Kjell Johansson was born on 5 October 1946 in Eskilstuna.
When did Kjell Johansson die?
Kjell Johansson died on 24 October 2011 in Eksjö.
What was Kjell Johansson's occupation?
Kjell Johansson was a table tennis player.
What nationality was Kjell Johansson?
Kjell Johansson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Kjell Johansson (table tennis)
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