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Nils Björklöf

1921 – 1987

Canoe racer

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Lived 1921 – 1987 (aged 66). Nils Björklöf was a Finnish kayaker and canoeist.

Nils Björklöf (13 April 1921, Ingå – 16 September 1987) was a Finnish sprint canoeist who competed in the late 1940s. He won two bronze medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, earning them in the K-2 1000 m and K-2 10000 m events.

Björklöf also won a gold medal in the K-2 500 m event at the 1948 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in London.

Though born in Finland, Björklöf died in Stockholm, Sweden.

Note that the K-2 500 m event did not become an official event at the Summer Olympics until the 1976 Games in Montreal. The event has been on the Olympic program since then.

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Who was Nils Björklöf?

Canoe racer (1921–1987)

When was Nils Björklöf born?

Nils Björklöf was born on 13 April 1921 in Ingå.

When did Nils Björklöf die?

Nils Björklöf died on 16 September 1987 in Stockholm.

What was Nils Björklöf's occupation?

Nils Björklöf was a kayaker and canoeist.

What nationality was Nils Björklöf?

Nils Björklöf was Finnish.

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· Wikipedia: Nils Björklöf

· Wikidata: Q3433735

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