Jan Halvarsson
Swedish cross-country skier (1942–2020)
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Jan Ivar "Janne" Halvarsson (26 December 1942 – 5 May 2020) was a Swedish cross-country skier.[1]
Halvarsson at the 1968 Olympics | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 26 December 1942 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 5 May 2020 (aged 77) Hammerdal, Sweden | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Cross-country skiing | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Föllinge NS (−1968) Hammerdals IF (1968–) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Career
He competed at the 1968 Winter Olympics in the 15, 30, 50 and 4 × 10 km events and won a silver medal in the relay, finishing fifth in the 15 km and seventh in the 50 km. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1970 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.[2][3]
During his skiing career Halvarsson was known for his waxing skills. Therefore, after retiring he was invited to cover this area at the Swedish national team, but left after quarrels with the skiing federation. He later ran a joiner’s workshop in Hammerdal.[2]