About Lars Andersson
Born 1948. Lars Andersson is a Swedish canoeist.
Lars Ivar Andersson (born 22 November 1948) is a Swedish sprint canoeist who competed from the late 1960s to the late 1970s. He won five medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds (K-2 500 m: 1970, 1971) and three silvers (K-1 1000 m: 1970, 1971; K-2 1000 m: 1970).
Andersson also competed in three Summer Olympics, earning his best finish of fifth in the K-2 1000 m event at Mexico City in 1968.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Lars Andersson?
Swedish canoeist
When was Lars Andersson born?
Lars Andersson was born on 22 November 1948 in Dalarna County.
What is Lars Andersson's occupation?
Lars Andersson is a canoeist.
What nationality is Lars Andersson?
Lars Andersson is Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lars Andersson (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lars Andersson. https://biography.guide/lars-andersson-canoeist/
MLA: "Lars Andersson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lars-andersson-canoeist/.
Chicago: "Lars Andersson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lars-andersson-canoeist/.
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