About Sven Pettersson
Lived 1927 – 2017 (aged 89). Sven Pettersson was a Swedish ski jumper.
Sven Pettersson (July 24, 1927 – April 19, 2017) was a Swedish ski jumper who competed in the 1950s. He finished fifth in the individual large hill at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo. He was born in Härnösand.
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Who was Sven Pettersson?
Swedish ski jumper (1927–2017)
When was Sven Pettersson born?
Sven Pettersson was born on 24 July 1927 in Härnösand.
When did Sven Pettersson die?
Sven Pettersson died on 19 April 2017 in Sundsvall.
What was Sven Pettersson's occupation?
Sven Pettersson was a ski jumper.
What nationality was Sven Pettersson?
Sven Pettersson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sven Pettersson. https://biography.guide/sven-pettersson/
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