Arthur Häggblad

Arthur Häggblad
Personal information
Born 14 August 1908
Nordmaling, Sweden
Died 16 June 1989 (aged 80)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
Sport Cross country skiing
Club IFK Umeå
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 4×10 km
World Championships
1934 Sollefteå 4×10 km

Arthur Häggblad (14 August 1908 – 16 June 1989) was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s. He won a bronze medal in the 4×10 km relay at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Häggblad's best individual finishes were fourth in both the 18 km and 50 km events at the 1934 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. He would also win a bronze medal in the 4×10 km relay at those championships.[1][2]

Häggblad was known for his blunt public statements. For example, when a governor once asked him in the 1930s how was the race, he replied "Run for yourself, you old bastard – so you can see how it feels."[1][2]

After retiring from competitions Häggblad worked at a sports store. He was featured in the 1988 documentary film De sista skidåkarna (The Last Skiers).[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Arthur Häggblad. sports-reference.com
  2. 1 2 3 Arthur Häggblad. Swedish Olympic Committee

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