Anders Törnkvist

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Anders Lennart Törnkvist (March 4, 1920 – January 21, 1986) was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He finished fourth in the 50 km event at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lake Placid, New York.[1]

Anders Törnkvist
Full nameAnders Lennart Törnkvist
Born(1920-03-04)March 4, 1920
Mora, Sweden
DiedJanuary 21, 1986(1986-01-21) (aged 65)
Mora, Sweden
Ski clubIFK Mora
Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing  Sweden
Swedish Championship
Gold medal – first place 1945 3 × 10 km relay
Gold medal – first place 1950 3 × 10 km relay
Gold medal – first place 1952 50 km
Silver medal – second place 1945 50 km
Silver medal – second place 1947 30 km
Silver medal – second place 1947 50 km
Silver medal – second place 1950 50 km
Vasaloppet
Silver medal – second place 1947
Silver medal – second place 1948
Silver medal – second place 1949
Silver medal – second place 1954
Bronze medal – third place 1944
Bronze medal – third place 1945
Bronze medal – third place 1951
Holmenkollen Ski Festival
Gold medal – first place 1950 50 km

Törnkvist competed in two Winter Olympic Games in the 50 km event, finishing fifth in 1948 and tenth in 1952.[2]

Cross-country skiing results

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

Olympic Games

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 Year   Age   18 km   50 km   4 × 10 km 
 relay 
1948 27 5
1952 31 10

World Championships

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 Year   Age   18 km   50 km   4 × 10 km 
 relay 
1950 29 4

References

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