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Oskar Lindberg (cross-country skier)

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Oscar Lindberg (July 5, 1894 in Björknäs, Sweden – October 5, 1977 in Skelleftehamn, Sweden) was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics.[1]

He came second in the first Vasaloppet in 1922 (after his teammate from IFK Norsjö, Ernst Alm), and won the second race in 1923.[2] In 1924 he finished eighth in the 50 km event.

Cross-country skiing results

Olympic Games

 Year   Age   18 km   50 km 
1924 23 8

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Oskar Lindberg". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
  2. ^ "Historiska segrare" (PDF) (in Swedish). Vasaloppet. p. 2. Retrieved 24 January 2021.