Axel Theodor Wikström (29 September 1907 – 16 June 1976) was a

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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. 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.

Cross-country skiing results

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

Olympic Games

* 2 medals – (2 silver)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wikstrom, Axel 1907 births 1976 deaths People from Skellefteå Municipality Cross-country skiers from Västerbotten County Swedish male cross-country skiers Cross-country skiers at the 1932 Winter Olympics Cross-country skiers at the 1936 Winter Olympics Olympic cross-country skiers for Sweden Olympic silver medalists for Sweden Olympic medalists in cross-country skiing Medalists at the 1932 Winter Olympics Medalists at the 1936 Winter Olympics