Carina Görlin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carina Görlin |
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| Country |  Sweden |
| Born | 17 February 1963 Borlänge, Sweden |
| Ski club | Hudiksvalls IF |
| World Cup career | |
| Seasons | 1986, 1989, 1991–1994 |
| Team wins | 1 |
| Indiv. podiums | 0 |
| Team podiums | 1 |
| Indiv. starts | 25 |
| Team starts | 4 |
| Overall titles | 0 – (25th in 1991) |
Carina Görlin is a Swedish cross-country skier. She was born on February 17, 1963. Carina competed in the sport from 1991 to 1994. She represented Sweden in many important races.
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Carina Görlin's Skiing Career
Carina Görlin was a talented cross-country skier. She competed at the highest levels of the sport. Her career included races at the Winter Olympics and World Championships.
Olympic Games Highlights
Carina Görlin competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics held in Albertville, France. This was a big moment in her career.
- Her best team finish was seventh place. This was in the 4 × 5 kilometer relay race.
- Her best individual finish was 14th place. This was in the 5 kilometer race.
- She also placed 23rd in both the 15 kilometer and 10 kilometer pursuit races.
World Championships Highlights
Carina also took part in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. These are major international competitions.
- In 1991, her best result was tenth place. This was in the 15 kilometer event in Val di Fiemme, Italy.
- She also finished 14th in the 5 kilometer race that year.
- In the team relay, her Swedish team finished sixth in both 1991 and 1993.
- In 1989, she placed 29th in the 10 kilometer classical race.
- In 1993, she finished 12th in the 15 kilometer race. She was also 17th in the 5 kilometer race.
World Cup Achievements
The FIS Cross-Country World Cup is a series of races held throughout the season. Skiers earn points based on their performance.
- Carina's best individual World Cup finish was 12th place. This happened twice in 1991, both in 5 kilometer events.
- Her best overall World Cup ranking was 25th in the 1990–91 season.
- She had a great team victory in the World Cup. In March 1986, her team won the 4 × 5 kilometer relay race in Oslo, Norway. Her teammates were Lis Frost, Karin Lamberg-Skog, and Annika Dahlman. This was her only team podium finish.
Other Notable Races
Carina also had strong performances in other races.
- She finished ninth three times in 10 kilometer events. These races took place in Sweden between 1992 and 1994.
- In 1993, Carina won Tjejvasan. This is a popular cross-country ski race for women in Sweden.
