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Sigurd Andersson

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Sigurd Andersson
Personal information
Born18 July 1926
Börjelsbyn, Kalix, Sweden
Died5 February 2009 (aged 82)
Kalix, Sweden
Sport
SportCross-country skiing
ClubIFK Kalix
Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1952 Oslo 4 × 10 km relay

Karl Sigurd Andersson (18 July 1926 – 5 February 2009) was a Swedish cross-country skier who won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.[1][2]

Andersson was lumberjack by profession. He won his first skiing medal in 1946, at the junior district championships. In 1950 he finished third in the 15 km race at the national senior championships and was included into the national team. He won his only national title in 1952, in the relay.[1]

Cross-country skiing results

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Olympic Games

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  • 1 medal – (1 bronze)
 Year   Age   18 km   50 km   4 × 10 km 
 relay 
1952 25 Bronze

References

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  1. ^ a b Sigurd Andersson. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Sigurd Andersson. Swedish Olympic Committee