Jan Halvarsson facts for kids
Halvarsson at the 1968 Olympics
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| Born | 26 December 1942 Östersund, Sweden |
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| Died | 5 May 2020 (aged 77) Hammerdal, Sweden |
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| Height | 182 cm | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 73 kg | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Cross-country skiing | |||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Föllinge NS (−1968) Hammerdals IF (1968–) |
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Jan Ivar "Janne" Halvarsson (born December 26, 1942 – died May 5, 2020) was a talented cross-country skier from Sweden. He was known for his speed and skill on the snow. Janne won important medals for his country in big international competitions.
Jan Halvarsson's Skiing Journey
Olympic and World Championship Success
Janne Halvarsson was a top cross-country skier. He raced in the 1968 Winter Olympics in France. There, he competed in several events. He won a silver medal with his team in the 4 × 10 kilometer relay race. He also finished fifth in the 15 kilometer race. In the 50 kilometer race, he placed seventh.
Janne continued his success at the 1970 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. At this major competition, he helped his team win a bronze medal. This was also in the 4 × 10 kilometer relay event.
Life After Skiing
During his time as a skier, Janne was very good at preparing skis. This included knowing how to wax them perfectly for different snow conditions. After he stopped competing, he was asked to help the Swedish national team with their ski waxing. However, he later left this role. Janne then started his own business. He ran a workshop in Hammerdal where he made things out of wood.
Janne Halvarsson passed away on May 5, 2020, at the age of 77. He is remembered as a great Swedish cross-country skier.
