Janne Stefansson
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Janne Reidar Stefansson (born 19 March 1935) is a retired Swedish cross-country skier. He competed in the 1960 and 1964 Olympics in the 15 km and 4 × 10 km events. He won a gold medal in the relay in 1964 and finishing fourth in 1960. He finished fifth in the 15 km event and fourth in both 30 km and 50 km events in 1964.[1]
Stefansson won a silver medal over 30 km at the 1962 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Zakopane. He also won the long distance cross-country ski race Vasaloppet on seven occasions between 1962 and 1969, missing victory in 1967 when he finished second behind Assar Rönnlund. He was a forester by profession.[1][2]
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[3]
Olympic Games
- 1 medal – (1 gold)
| Year | Age | 15 km | 30 km | 50 km | 4 × 10 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 24 | 7 | — | — | 4 |
| 1964 | 28 | 5 | 4 | 4 | Gold |
World Championships
- 1 medal – (1 silver)
| Year | Age | 15 km | 30 km | 50 km | 4 × 10 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 22 | — | 11 | — | — |
| 1962 | 26 | 6 | Silver | 6 | — |
References
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- ↑ Janne Stefansson. Swedish Olympic Committee
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External links
- Template:FIS cross-country skier
- Sports Illustrated profile
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- 1935 births
- Living people
- Cross-country skiers at the 1960 Winter Olympics
- Cross-country skiers at the 1964 Winter Olympics
- Swedish male cross-country skiers
- Vasaloppet winners
- Olympic medalists in cross-country skiing
- FIS Nordic World Ski Championships medalists in cross-country skiing
- Medalists at the 1964 Winter Olympics
- Olympic gold medalists for Sweden
- 20th-century Swedish sportsmen
- People from Transtrand