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Sven-Olov Sjödelius

1933 – 2018

Swedish sprint canoeist

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Lived 1933 – 2018 (aged 84). Sven-Olov Sjödelius was a Swedish kayaker and canoeist.

Sven-Olov Sjödelius (13 June 1933 – 29 March 2018) was a Swedish sprint canoeist who competed from the early 1950s to the early 1960s. He won two gold medals in the K-2 1000 m event at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics, as well as three medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships.

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Who was Sven-Olov Sjödelius?

Swedish sprint canoeist (1933–2018)

When was Sven-Olov Sjödelius born?

Sven-Olov Sjödelius was born on 13 June 1933 in Nyköping.

When did Sven-Olov Sjödelius die?

Sven-Olov Sjödelius died on 29 March 2018 in Nyköping.

What was Sven-Olov Sjödelius's occupation?

Sven-Olov Sjödelius was a kayaker and canoeist.

What nationality was Sven-Olov Sjödelius?

Sven-Olov Sjödelius was Swedish.

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· Wikipedia: Sven-Olov Sjödelius

· Wikidata: Q3304834

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