Gunnar Larsson (cross-country skier)

Ål Lars Gunnar "Hulån" Larsson (born 1 July 1944) was a retired Swedish cross-country skier. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Winter Olympics in the 15, 30, 50 and 4 × 10 km events and won two medals in 1968: a silver in the 4 × 10 km relay and a bronze over 15 km. In 1972 he finished fourth in the relay and 30 km events.[1][2]

Gunnar Larsson
Larsson at the 1968 Olympics
Personal information
Born1 July 1944 (1944-07) (age 76)
Järna, Vansbro, Sweden
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
Sport
SportCross-country skiing
ClubHulåns IF, Dala-Järna, Vansbro
Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
1968 Grenoble 4 × 10 km relay
1968 Grenoble 15 km

Domestically, Larsson won Swedish titles in the 15 km in 1971 and in the 30 km in 1969. His son Mats also became an Olympic cross-country skier.[1]

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[3]

Olympic Games
  • 2 medals – (1 silver, 1 bronze)
 Year   Age   15 km  30 km  50 km  4 × 10 km 
 relay 
196823Bronze86Silver
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References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Gunnar Larsson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.
  2. Gunnar Larsson. Swedish Olympic Committee
  3. "LARSSON Gunnar". FIS-Ski. International Ski Federation. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
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