About Lars Hall
Lived 1927 – 1991 (aged 63). Lars Hall was a Swedish modern pentathlete.
Lars Göran Ivar Hall (30 April 1927 – 26 April 1991) was a Swedish modern pentathlete who competed at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics. He won the individual event at both Games and finished second with the Swedish team in 1952. In 1952 he became the first civilian Olympic champion in modern pentathlete.
For his achievements, Hall was awarded the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal in 1956 (shared with cross-country skier Sixten Jernberg).
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Who was Lars Hall?
Swedish modern pentathlete (1927–1991)
When was Lars Hall born?
Lars Hall was born on 30 April 1927 in Karlskrona.
When did Lars Hall die?
Lars Hall died on 26 April 1991 in Täby.
What was Lars Hall's occupation?
Lars Hall was a modern pentathlete.
What nationality was Lars Hall?
Lars Hall was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lars Hall. https://biography.guide/lars-hall/
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