Axel Wikström Explained

Birth Date:1907 9, df=y
Birth Place:Skellefteå, Sweden
Death Place:Skellefteå, Sweden
Sport:Cross-country skiing
Club:Skellefteå AIK
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Axel Theodor Wikström (29 September 1907 – 16 June 1976) was a Swedish cross-country skier who won two Olympic silver medals: one in the 18 km in 1932 and the other in the 50 km event in 1936.

Wikström never won an individual Swedish title, but he did win the 30 km team competition in 1936, and earlier in March 1935 became the first foreigner to win the 50 km race at the Lahti Ski Games. He was also known for preparing ski tracks for the local competitions, such as the 1946 Swedish Championships.

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[1]

Olympic Games

 Year   Age   18 km  50 km  4 × 10 km 
 relay 
28
32

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SIRGE Kaili . . FIS-Ski . International Ski Federation . 13 January 2020.