About Lars Helsvik
Lived 1925 – 2013 (aged 87). Lars Helsvik was a Swedish canoeist.
Lars Helsvik is a Swedish sprint canoeist who competed in the late 1940s.
Career In 1948, Helsvik won a gold medal in the K-1 4 x 500 m event at the London ICF Canoe Spring World Championships. This event was separate from other canoeing competitions at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. The K-1 4 x 500 m event was only held once at the 1960 Games in Rome.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lars Helsvik?
Swedish canoeist
When was Lars Helsvik born?
Lars Helsvik was born on 5 August 1925 in Stockholm.
When did Lars Helsvik die?
Lars Helsvik died on 20 July 2013 in Mariestad.
What was Lars Helsvik's occupation?
Lars Helsvik was a canoeist.
What nationality was Lars Helsvik?
Lars Helsvik was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lars Helsvik. https://biography.guide/lars-helsvik/
MLA: "Lars Helsvik." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lars-helsvik/.
Chicago: "Lars Helsvik." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lars-helsvik/.
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