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-Partenkirchen4×10 km
World Championships
1934 Sollefteå4×10 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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