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Lennart Larsson

1930 – 2021

Swedish cross-country skier

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About Lennart Larsson

Lived 1930 – 2021 (aged 91). Lennart Larsson was a Swedish cross-country skier.

Nils Olov Lennart ”Lill-Järven" Larsson (7 February 1930 – 26 March 2021) was a Swedish cross-country skier and coach. He competed in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1956, finishing fourth in 1960; in 1960 he also placed fourth and fifth in the individual 30 and 50 km events. Larsson won the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1958 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti.

Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1956 26 8 8 — Bronze 1960 30 — 5 4 4

World Championships 1 medal – (1 gold) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1958 28 14— 15 Gold

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Important facts

Born

7 February 1930, Jörns församling

Birth century

20th century

Died

26 March 2021, Skellefteå

Occupation

Cross-country skier

Nationality

Sweden

Also known as

Lennart Nils Olov Larsson

Contemporaries

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1890 – 1954

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Johannes van der Corput

Frequently asked questions

Who was Lennart Larsson?

Swedish cross-country skier

When was Lennart Larsson born?

Lennart Larsson was born on 7 February 1930 in Jörns församling.

When did Lennart Larsson die?

Lennart Larsson died on 26 March 2021 in Skellefteå.

What was Lennart Larsson's occupation?

Lennart Larsson was a cross-country skier.

What nationality was Lennart Larsson?

Lennart Larsson was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lennart Larsson

· Wikidata: Q2630406

· DBpedia: Lennart Larsson (cross-country skier)

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