About Sven Hansson
Lived 1912 – 1971 (aged 58–59). Sven Hansson was a Swedish cross-country skier.
Sven Hansson (March 16, 1912 – July 14, 1971) was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1938 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti. His best individual finish was fourth in the 18 km event at the 1937 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
In 1936, he won Vasaloppet.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
World Championships 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1937 24 4 — 4 1938 25 15 16Bronze
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Who was Sven Hansson?
Swedish cross-country skier
When was Sven Hansson born?
Sven Hansson was born in 1912 in Sweden.
When did Sven Hansson die?
Sven Hansson died in 1971.
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Sven Hansson was a cross-country skier.
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Sven Hansson was Swedish.
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