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Thomas Ohlsson

b. 1958

Canoe racer

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Born 1958. Thomas Ohlsson is a Swedish kayaker and canoeist.

Thomas Ohlsson (born 20 September 1958) is a Swedish sprint canoer who competed from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a silver medal in the K-4 1000 m event at Los Angeles in 1984. Ohlsson's wife, Eva Karlsson, won a silver medal in the K-4 500 m event at those same games.

He also won a complete set of medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a gold (K-4 1000 m: 1982), a silver (K-4 500 m: 1981), and a bronze (K-4 500 m: 1982).

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Who is Thomas Ohlsson?

Canoe racer

When was Thomas Ohlsson born?

Thomas Ohlsson was born on 20 September 1958 in Norrköping.

What is Thomas Ohlsson's occupation?

Thomas Ohlsson is a kayaker and canoeist.

What nationality is Thomas Ohlsson?

Thomas Ohlsson is Swedish.

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· Wikipedia: Thomas Ohlsson

· Wikidata: Q6023782

· DBpedia: Thomas Ohlsson

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