Lars Olsson (cross-country skier)

Lars Olsson
Personal information
Born13 October 1932 (1932-10-13) (age 91)
Bograngen, Torsby, Sweden
Sport
SportCross-country skiing
ClubFinnskoga IF, Sysslebäck
Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing  Sweden
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1962 Zakopane 4 × 10 km relay

Lars Sune Olsson (born 13 October 1932) is a retired Swedish cross-country skier. He was part of the Swedish 4 × 10 km relay team that won the 1962 world title[1] and finished fourth at the 1960 Olympics; individually he placed 16th over 15 km at the 1964 Games.[2][3]

Cross-country skiing results

Olympic Games

 Year   Age   15 km   30 km   50 km   4 × 10 km 
 relay 
1960 27 — — — 4
1964 31 16 — — —

World Championships

  • 1 medal – (1 gold)
 Year   Age   15 km   30 km   50 km   4 × 10 km 
 relay 
1962 29 — — — Gold

References

  1. ^ Skilanglauf – Weltmeisterschaften (Herren). sport-komplett.de
  2. ^ Lars Olsson. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Lars Olsson. Swedish Olympic Committee