Johan Abram Persson, (13 July 1898 – 24 February 1971) was a Swedish

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hunter. He was the son of Per Larsson and Anna Stina Bassem from , and lived in Skierfa near the

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throughout his entire life. Competing for Arjeplogs SK in club competitions and for Sweden in international events, he won Vasaloppet in 1929.

Cross-country skiing results

World Championships

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Persson, Johan Abraham 1898 births 1971 deaths Swedish male cross-country skiers Vasaloppet winners