Stig Sollander facts for kids
Sollander at the 1952 Olympics
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| Born | 25 June 1926 Östersund, Sweden |
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| Died | 12 December 2019 (aged 93) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Alpine skiing | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | IFK Östersund Östersund-Frösö SLK Östersund-Frösö SLK |
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Medal record
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Stig Oskar Sollander (born June 25, 1926 – died December 12, 2019) was a talented Swedish alpine skier. He was known for his amazing skills on the ski slopes. Stig competed in three Winter Olympic Games. He made history by winning Sweden's very first Olympic medal in alpine skiing.
Stig's Skiing Journey
Stig Sollander was born in Östersund, Sweden. He became a professional alpine skier. Alpine skiing involves racing down snow-covered mountains. Skiers go through gates on a special course. Stig was especially good at the slalom event. This race has many tight turns.
Olympic Achievements
Stig Sollander competed in the Winter Olympics three times. He took part in the 1948, 1952, and 1956 Games.
- 1948 Winter Olympics: This was his first Olympic appearance.
- 1952 Winter Olympics: He showed great skill in the slalom. He finished in fifth place.
- 1956 Winter Olympics: This was his most successful Olympics. Stig won a bronze medal in the slalom event. This was a huge moment for Sweden. It was their first-ever Olympic medal in alpine skiing!
World Championship Medals
Besides the Olympics, Stig also did well in the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. These are major international competitions.
- 1954 World Championships: Stig earned a bronze medal in the combined event. The combined event tests a skier's skills in different types of races.
- 1956 World Championships: He won another bronze medal in the combined event. This was at the same time as the 1956 Winter Olympics.
Family Life
Stig Sollander married Monika Charlotta Sollander in 1949. They had six children together. Skiing was a big part of their family. Three of their children became national alpine skiers. Their daughter, Lotta Sollander, even competed in the 1972 Winter Olympics. Stig Sollander passed away in December 2019. He was 93 years old. His legacy as a pioneering Swedish skier lives on.
