About Sten Olsson
Lived 1944 – 2008 (aged 64). Sten Olsson was a Swedish handball player.
Sten Olsson (8 February 1944 - 7 March 2008) was a Swedish handball goalkeeper, who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and at the 1967 World Men's Handball Championship.
In 1972 he was part of the Swedish team which finished seventh in the Olympic tournament. He played three matches.
At club level he played for IFK Kristianstad his entire career, except for a one-year loan to HK Drott in 1965-66. In addition to handball, he also played association football.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sten Olsson?
Swedish handball player (1944–2008)
When was Sten Olsson born?
Sten Olsson was born on 8 February 1944.
When did Sten Olsson die?
Sten Olsson died on 7 March 2008.
What was Sten Olsson's occupation?
Sten Olsson was a handball player.
What nationality was Sten Olsson?
Sten Olsson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sten Olsson. https://biography.guide/sten-olsson/
MLA: "Sten Olsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sten-olsson/.
Chicago: "Sten Olsson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sten-olsson/.
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