Per-Erik Larsson
- May 31, 2008
- 79 years
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Per-Erik Larsson, 79, Swedish skier.
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|Per-Erik Larsson (3 May 1929 – 31 May 2008) was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay and finished seventh in the individual 30 km race in 1956. In the 15 km event he placed 12th and 17th in 1956 and 1960, respectively.
Larsson won two 4 × 10 km relay medals at the Nordic skiing World Championships with a gold in 1958 and a bronze in 1954.
Cross-country skiing results
Olympic Games
- 1 medal – (1 bronze)
World Championships
- 2 medals – (1 gold, 1 bronze)
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.What was the date of birth for Per-Erik Larsson?
- A.31 May 1928
- B.3 May 1929correct
- C.31 May 1929
- D.3 May 1928
Per-Erik Larsson was born on 3 May 1929.
Source: biographical summary
2.In what year did Per-Erik Larsson pass away?
- A.2002
- B.2010
- C.1999
- D.2008correct
Per-Erik Larsson passed away on 31 May 2008.
Source: biographical summary
3.Which sport was Per-Erik Larsson known for competing in?
- A.Alpine skiing
- B.Ice hockey
- C.Figure skating
- D.Cross-country skiingcorrect
Per-Erik Larsson was a Swedish cross-country skier.
Source: biographical introduction
4.At which Olympic Games did Per-Erik Larsson participate?
- A.1956 and 1960correct
- B.1960 and 1964
- C.1952 and 1956
- D.1948 and 1952
Per-Erik Larsson competed at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics.
Source: biographical summary
5.What medal did Per-Erik Larsson earn in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1956 Olympics?
- A.Silver
- B.None
- C.Bronzecorrect
- D.Gold
Per-Erik Larsson won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay in 1956.
Source: biographical summary
6.What position did Per-Erik Larsson finish in the individual 30 km race during the 1956 Olympics?
- A.Seventhcorrect
- B.Twelfth
- C.Ninth
- D.Fifth
Per-Erik Larsson finished seventh in the individual 30 km race in 1956.
Source: biographical summary
7.At the 1960 Olympics, what place did Per-Erik Larsson take in the 15 km event?
- A.17thcorrect
- B.12th
- C.20th
- D.15th
Per-Erik Larsson placed 17th in the 15 km event at the 1960 Olympics.
Source: biographical summary
8.How many total medals did Per-Erik Larsson win at the Nordic skiing World Championships?
- A.Four
- B.Three
- C.Twocorrect
- D.One
Per-Erik Larsson won two medals at the Nordic skiing World Championships.
Source: World Championships section
9.In what year did Per-Erik Larsson win a gold medal at the Nordic skiing World Championships?
- A.1958correct
- B.1956
- C.1954
- D.1960
Per-Erik Larsson won a gold medal at the World Championships in 1958.
Source: biographical summary
10.What medal did Per-Erik Larsson win at the 1954 Nordic skiing World Championships?
- A.Bronzecorrect
- B.None
- C.Gold
- D.Silver
Per-Erik Larsson won a bronze medal at the 1954 World Championships.
Source: biographical summary
11.What was Per-Erik Larsson's placement in the 15 km event at the 1956 Olympics?
- A.15th
- B.19th
- C.17th
- D.12thcorrect
Per-Erik Larsson placed 12th in the 15 km event in 1956.
Source: biographical summary
12.Which language is one of the external links for Per-Erik Larsson's World Championship results written in?
- A.English
- B.French
- C.Swedish
- D.Germancorrect
The World Championship results external link is provided in German.
Source: External links section
13.How old was Per-Erik Larsson at the time of the provided biographical snippet?
- A.81
- B.77
- C.79correct
- D.75
The text states Per-Erik Larsson was 79.
Source: biographical introduction
14.Which organization is linked as a resource for Per-Erik Larsson in Swedish and English?
- A.Sveriges Olympiska Kommittécorrect
- B.Olympics.com
- C.Olympedia
- D.World Championships archive
The entry for Per-Erik Larsson at Sveriges Olympiska Kommitté is in both Swedish and English.
Source: External links section
15.What event did Per-Erik Larsson compete in for both his 1958 and 1954 World Championship medals?
- A.30 km individual
- B.15 km individual
- C.50 km individual
- D.4 × 10 km relaycorrect
Per-Erik Larsson won his two World Championship medals in the 4 × 10 km relay.
Source: biographical summary
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