About Mats Waltin
Born 1953. Mats Waltin is a Swedish ice hockey player and ice hockey coach.
Mats Stefan Waltin (born 7 October 1953) is a Swedish ice hockey coach and former defenceman. During his career he played 236 international matches and won Olympic bronze medals in 1980 and 1984, world championship silvers in 1977 and 1981, and world championship bronzes in 1975, 1976 and 1979. A the European championships he won silver medals in 1976, 1977 and 1981 and bronzes in 1975, 1978, 1979 and 1983. He was a member of the Swedish 1976 Canada Cup and 1981 Canada Cup teams and served as the team captain at the 1980 Olympics
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Who is Mats Waltin?
Swedish ice hockey player
When was Mats Waltin born?
Mats Waltin was born on 7 October 1953 in Katarina church parish.
What is Mats Waltin's occupation?
Mats Waltin is an ice hockey player and ice hockey coach.
What nationality is Mats Waltin?
Mats Waltin is Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mats Waltin. https://biography.guide/mats-waltin/
MLA: "Mats Waltin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mats-waltin/.
Chicago: "Mats Waltin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mats-waltin/.
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