Sven Hansson Explained

Sven Hansson (March 16, 1912 – July 14, 1971) was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1938 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti. His best individual finish was fourth in the 18 km event at the 1937 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.

In 1936, he won Vasaloppet.^[1]

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).^[2]

World Championships

• 1 medal – (1 bronze)

Year	Age	18 km	50 km	4 × 10 km   relay
	24	4	—	4
	25	15	16	Bronze

External links

• • Mention of Sven Hansson's birth and death

Notes and References

1. Web site: Historiska segrare. Vasaloppet. 2. Swedish. 24 January 2021.
2. Web site: HANSSON Sven . . FIS-Ski . International Ski Federation . 16 January 2020.