Ingemar Hedberg facts for kids
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| Born | 8 March 1920 Örebro, Sweden |
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| Died | 19 May 2019 (aged 99) Stockholm, Sweden |
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| Sport | Canoe racing | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Brunnsvikens Kanotklubb, Stockholm | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ingemar Harald Robert Hedberg (born March 8, 1920, died May 19, 2019) was a Swedish athlete. He was famous for his skills in sprint canoeing. This sport involves racing small, fast boats called canoes. Ingemar Hedberg competed in the early 1950s and won several important medals.
Ingemar Hedberg: A Swedish Canoe Champion
Ingemar Hedberg was a talented sprint canoeist from Sweden. He became well-known for his achievements in the sport during the 1950s. He competed in major international events.
Winning an Olympic Medal
Ingemar Hedberg achieved great success at the 1952 Summer Olympics. These games were held in Helsinki, Finland. He won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 metres event. In this race, two canoeists paddle a kayak over a distance of 1000 meters. Winning an Olympic medal is a huge achievement for any athlete.
World Championship Gold
Before his Olympic win, Ingemar Hedberg showed his talent at the 1950 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships. This big competition took place in Copenhagen, Denmark. He had an amazing performance there. Ingemar won three gold medals at these championships.
He won gold in three different events:
- K-1 4×500 metres
- K-2 500 metres
- K-2 1000 metres
These wins proved he was one of the best sprint canoeists in the world.
