About Ylva Nowén
Born 1970. Ylva Nowén is a Swedish alpine skier.
Ylva Hjördis Sofia Nowén (born 5 January 1970) is a Swedish former alpine skier who was the slalom World Cup champion in the 1997-98 season.
She competed in the 1992, 1994, 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics.
World Cup competition victories DateLocationRace type 20 December 1997 Val d'Isère, France Slalom 27 December 1997 Lienz, Austria Slalom 28 December 1997 Lienz, Austria Slalom 5 January 1998 Bormio, Italy Slalom
Olympic results Year Age Slalom Giant slalom Super-G Downhill Combined 1992 22 21 DNF — — — 1994 26 — DNF — — — 1998 28 12 DNF — — — 2002 32 4 7 — — —
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Who is Ylva Nowén?
Swedish female former alpine skier
When was Ylva Nowén born?
Ylva Nowén was born on 5 January 1970 in Östersund.
What is Ylva Nowén's occupation?
Ylva Nowén is an alpine skier.
What nationality is Ylva Nowén?
Ylva Nowén is Swedish.
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