Jan Ivar "Janne" Halvarsson (26 December 1942 – 5 May 2020) was a Swedish cross-country skier.[1]
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]
Halvarsson died on 5 May 2020, aged 77.[4][5]
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[6]
Olympic Games
- 1 medal – (1 silver)
| Year | Age | 15 km | 30 km | 50 km | 4 × 10 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 25 | 5 | 12 | 7 | Silver |
World Championships
- 1 medal – (1 bronze)
| Year | Age | 15 km | 30 km | 50 km | 4 × 10 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 23 | — | — | 8 | — |
| 1970 | 27 | — | — | — | Bronze |
References
- ^ "Swedish Winter Olympic cross-country skier Halvarsson dies at 77".
- ^ a b Jan Halvarsson Archived 9 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
- ^ Jan Halvarsson. Swedish Olympic Committee
- ^ Biographical information: Jan Halvarsson, Olympedia.
- ^ Death notice
- ^ "HALVARSSON Janne". FIS-Ski. International Ski Federation. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
External links
- Janne Halvarsson at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation
- World Championship results (in German)
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