About Sven Selånger
Lived 1907 – 1992 (aged 85). Sven Selånger was a Swedish skier, alpine skier, ski jumper, nordic combined skier, cross-country skier and winter sports practitioner.
Sven Selånger (born Sven Ivan Eriksson, 19 March 1907 – 9 November 1992) was a Swedish Nordic skier. He competed at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Olympics in the Nordic combined and ski jumping events and won a silver in the jumping in 1936. In 1932 he finished fourth in the jumping and fifth in the Nordic combined.
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Who was Sven Selånger?
Swedish skier (1907-1992)
When was Sven Selånger born?
Sven Selånger was born on 19 March 1907 in Sweden.
When did Sven Selånger die?
Sven Selånger died on 9 November 1992 in Sundsvall.
What was Sven Selånger's occupation?
Sven Selånger was a skier, alpine skier, ski jumper, nordic combined skier, cross-country skier and winter sports practitioner.
What nationality was Sven Selånger?
Sven Selånger was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sven Selånger. https://biography.guide/sven-selanger/
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