About Sven Andersson
Lived 1921 – 2016 (aged 94). Sven Andersson was a Swedish speed skater.
Sven Gustav Andersson (August 21, 1921 – May 3, 2016) was a Swedish speed skater who competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Participating in two events, he finished 22nd in a field of 46 competitors in the men's 5000 metres and 13th out of 32 skaters in the men's 10,000 metres. He was born in Karlskoga and competed out of Bofors Cykelklubb.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sven Andersson?
Swedish Olympic speed skater (1921-2016)
When was Sven Andersson born?
Sven Andersson was born on 21 August 1921 in Karlskoga Municipality.
When did Sven Andersson die?
Sven Andersson died on 3 May 2016.
What was Sven Andersson's occupation?
Sven Andersson was a speed skater.
What nationality was Sven Andersson?
Sven Andersson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sven Andersson (speed skater)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sven Andersson. https://biography.guide/sven-andersson-speed-skater/
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