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Karl-Erik Åström

Karl-Erik Åström

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Karl-Erik Åström (18 April 1924 - 9 December 1993[1]) was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the 1950s. He won two gold medals at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in the 18 km and the 4 x 10 km.

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Career

Karl-Erik Åström made his only appearance in the international stage during the 1950 Nordic World Ski Championship which was held in Rumford, Maine. After being a reserve for the Swedish team in the 1948 Winter Olympics held in St. Moritz, he was selected in the same spot in 1950 but was then granted a spot in the men's cross country which was held on 3 February where he claimed the gold medal ahead of fellow Swedish competitor Enar Josefsson who was the favourite leading into the race.[2] Two days later, he would be part of the Swedish team that won the 4x10km relay with Nils Täpp, Martin Lundström and Enar Josefsson.[3]

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[4]

World Championships

  • 2 medals – (2 gold)
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References

  1. [1]
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  2. [2]
    "Aastrom of Sweden Wins at Rumford". The Bangor Daily News. Rumford. 4 February 1950 – via newspapers.com.
  3. [3]
    Claassen, Harold (6 February 1950). "Sweden Wins World Relay Ski Championship at Rumford Meet". The Bangor Daily News. Rumford – via newspapers.com.
  4. [4]
    "Karl-Erik ASTRÖM". FIS-Ski. International Ski Federation. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
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