About Sven Johansson
Lived 1912 – 1953 (aged 41). Sven Johansson was a Swedish canoeist.
Sven Bertil Johansson (10 June 1912 – 5 August 1953) was a Swedish sprint canoeist who won a gold medal in the folding K-2 10000 m event at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. He also won a silver medal in the same event at the 1938 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Vaxholm.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sven Johansson?
Swedish canoer, 1912-1953
When was Sven Johansson born?
Sven Johansson was born on 10 June 1912 in Västervik.
When did Sven Johansson die?
Sven Johansson died on 5 August 1953 in Stockholm.
What was Sven Johansson's occupation?
Sven Johansson was a canoeist.
What nationality was Sven Johansson?
Sven Johansson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sven Johansson (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sven Johansson. https://biography.guide/sven-johansson-canoeist/
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