Gunde Svan

Olympic athlete

1962 –

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Who is Gunde Svan?

Gunde Svan is a former Swedish cross-country skier and auto racing driver. During his career he won a total of four gold, one silver and one bronze medals at the Winter Olympics. Svan won a total of seven golds, three silvers, and one bronze at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. Svan also won the 15 km once and the 50 km twice at the Holmenkollen ski festival. In 1984, he earned the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal, and in 1985, he earned the Holmenkollen medal. He is currently active as a board member of the International Ski Federation.

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Born
Jan 12, 1962
Järna, Vansbro
Also known as
  • Gunde Anders Svan
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  • Sweden
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on July 23, 2013

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