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Mikael Appelgren

b. 1961

Swedish table tennis player

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About Mikael Appelgren

Born 1961. Mikael Appelgren is a Swedish table tennis player.

Kent Mikael Appelgren (born 15 October 1961) is a Swedish former table tennis player.

Table tennis career He was 4-times World Champion, 9-times European Champion, 2-times Europe Top-12 winner, and World Cup winner. He also won an English Open title.

He is left-handed and is known for his ability to play well far away from the table. This particular style became known over the years as 'appleing'.

Applegren coaches Swedish first league team Ängby/Spårvägen and was present when Jan-Ove Waldner ended his career on 11 February 2016.

Career

Wermlandsföreningen (??-1974) Stockholms Spårvägars GoIF (1974–1980) Reutlingen, Germany (1980–1986) Ängby SK (1986–1996) Bad Honnef, Germany (1996–1997) TTK Würzburger Hofbräu, Germany (1997–1998, 1998–1999) Ängby SK (1999–2008) Stockholms Spårvägars GoIF (2008-??)

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Important facts

Born
15 October 1961, Stockholm
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Table tennis player
Nationality
Sweden
Awards
ETTU Hall of Fame
Also known as
Kent Mikael Appelgren

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mikael Appelgren?

Swedish table tennis player

When was Mikael Appelgren born?

Mikael Appelgren was born on 15 October 1961 in Stockholm.

What is Mikael Appelgren's occupation?

Mikael Appelgren is a table tennis player.

What nationality is Mikael Appelgren?

Mikael Appelgren is Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mikael Appelgren

· Wikidata: Q709037

· DBpedia: Mikael Appelgren

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