About Olle Axelsson
Lived 1913 – 1980 (aged 66). Olle Axelsson was a Swedish bobsledder.
Olympics in Cortina. The Swedish four-man bobsleigh team strengthens its side with a cup of hot chocolate after the races. From left: Gunnar Åhs, Ebbe Wallén, Sune Skagerling and Olle Axelsson. Olle Oskar Axelsson (December 1, 1913 – September 15, 1980) was a Swedish bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of eighth in the two-man event at Oslo in 1952.
Four years later he finished 16th in the four-man event as well as 17th in the two-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics.
He was born and died in Stockholm.
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Who was Olle Axelsson?
Swedish bobsledder (1913–1980)
When was Olle Axelsson born?
Olle Axelsson was born on 1 December 1913.
When did Olle Axelsson die?
Olle Axelsson died on 15 September 1980.
What was Olle Axelsson's occupation?
Olle Axelsson was a bobsledder.
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Olle Axelsson was Swedish.
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