John Lindgren | |
Birth Date: | 8 November 1899 |
Birth Place: | Hedlunda, Sweden |
Death Date: | 30 January 1990 (aged 90) |
Death Place: | Lycksele, Sweden |
Height: | 170 cm |
Sport: | Cross-country skiing |
Club: | Lycksele IF |
Show-Medals: | yes |
John Halvar Theofron Lindgren (8 November 1899 – 30 January 1990) was a Swedish cross-country skier who won the 1927 world titles in the 18 km and 50 km events. He finished eighth in the 50 km race at the 1932 Winter Olympics. His younger brother Ivan was also an Olympic cross-country skier.
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[1]
Year | Age | 17 km | 18 km | 50 km |
---|---|---|---|---|
27 | Gold | Gold | ||
29 | — | 7 | ||