Axel Wikström
Swedish cross-country skier
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Axel Theodor Wikström (29 September 1907 – 16 June 1976) was a Swedish cross-country skier who won two Olympic silver medals: one in the 18 km in 1932 and the other in the 50 km event in 1936.[1]
Born29 September 1907
Skellefteå, Sweden
Died16 June 1976 (aged 68)
Skellefteå, Sweden
SportCross-country skiing
ClubSkellefteå AIK
Wikström at the 1936 Winter Olympics | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 29 September 1907 Skellefteå, Sweden | |||||||||||||||||
| Died | 16 June 1976 (aged 68) Skellefteå, Sweden | |||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Cross-country skiing | |||||||||||||||||
| Club | Skellefteå AIK | |||||||||||||||||
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Wikström never won an individual Swedish title, but he did win the 30 km team competition in 1936, and earlier in March 1935 became the first foreigner to win the 50 km race at the Lahti Ski Games. He was also known for preparing ski tracks for the local competitions, such as the 1946 Swedish Championships.[2]