John Lindgren
Swedish cross-country skier
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John Halvar Theofron Lindgren (8 November 1899 – 30 January 1990)[1] was a Swedish cross-country skier who won the 1927 world titles in the 18 km and 50 km events.[2] He finished eighth in the 50 km race at the 1932 Winter Olympics. His younger brother Ivan was also an Olympic cross-country skier.[3]
Born8 November 1899
Hedlunda, Sweden
Died30 January 1990 (aged 90)
Lycksele, Sweden
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
SportCross-country skiing
John Lindgren during the 1920s | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 8 November 1899 Hedlunda, Sweden | |||||||||||||||||
| Died | 30 January 1990 (aged 90) Lycksele, Sweden | |||||||||||||||||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Cross-country skiing | |||||||||||||||||
| Club | Lycksele IF | |||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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