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Alfred Lif was a talented Swedish athlete who was famous for his skills in cross-country skiing. He also competed in alpine skiing.

Alfred Lif: A Swedish Skiing Star

Early Achievements in Cross-Country

Alfred Lif was a top cross-country skier from Sweden. In 1935, he won the Swedish national championship in a very long race, the 50 kilometers. This was a big achievement for him.

He also won the famous Vasaloppet competition in 1939. The Vasaloppet is one of the oldest and longest cross-country ski races in the world. Winning it is a huge honor for any skier.

Trying Out Alpine Skiing

Besides cross-country skiing, Alfred Lif also enjoyed alpine skiing. Alpine skiing is also known as downhill skiing. He even took part in the Swedish national championships for alpine skiing in 1937. This shows he was a versatile athlete, good at different types of skiing.

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