Sven Hansson (March 16, 1912 – July 14, 1971) was a
Swedish
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cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the
1938 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in
Lahti
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. His best individual finish was fourth in the 18 km event at the
1937 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
In 1936, he won
Vasaloppet
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.
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the
International Ski Federation (FIS).
World Championships
*1 medal – (1 bronze)
References
External links
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Mention of Sven Hansson's birth and death
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Swedish male cross-country skiers
FIS Nordic World Ski Championships medalists in cross-country skiing
1912 births
1971 deaths