About Stig Andersson
Lived 1927 – 2016 (aged 88). Stig Andersson was a Swedish canoeist.
Stig Andersson (7 August 1927 – 30 April 2016) was a Swedish sprint canoeist who competed in the early to mid-1950s. He won three medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds (K-4 10000 m: 1950, 1954) and a silver (K-4 1000 m: 1954). Andersson also won six Swedish championships, four Nordic championships and one European championships. As of 2010, he resided in Västervik.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Stig Andersson?
Swedish canoeist (1927–2016)
When was Stig Andersson born?
Stig Andersson was born on 7 August 1927 in Västerviks church parish.
When did Stig Andersson die?
Stig Andersson died on 30 April 2016 in Västervik.
What was Stig Andersson's occupation?
Stig Andersson was a canoeist.
What nationality was Stig Andersson?
Stig Andersson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Stig Andersson (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stig Andersson. https://biography.guide/stig-andersson/
MLA: "Stig Andersson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stig-andersson/.
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